Jaxton
Modern American coinage from Jax, Jaxon, rhyming with Axton, Paxton, Daxton.
Every Jaxton since 1997 — 11,035 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaxton
Jaxton is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #667 in 2025 with 410 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 11,035 American babies have been named Jaxton. Its peak came in 2018, when 966 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jaxton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaxton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 410 | #667 |
| 2024 | 466 | #611 |
| 2023 | 551 | #537 |
| 2022 | 651 | #472 |
| 2021 | 668 | #455 |
| 2020 | 828 | #375 |
| 2019 | 810 | #387 |
| 2018 | 966 | #345 |
| 2017 | 892 | #372 |
| 2016 | 801 | #396 |
| 2015 | 761 | #410 |
| 2014 | 649 | #457 |
| 2013 | 587 | #473 |
| 2012 | 519 | #511 |
| 2011 | 416 | #597 |
| 2010 | 272 | #799 |
| 2009 | 250 | #855 |
| 2008 | 153 | #1,172 |
| 2007 | 84 | #1,762 |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,023 |
| 2005 | 60 | #2,069 |
| 2004 | 53 | #2,201 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,231 |
| 2002 | 34 | #2,786 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,778 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,151 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaxton mean?
Modern American coinage from Jax, Jaxon, rhyming with Axton, Paxton, Daxton.
How popular is the name Jaxton in 2025?
Jaxton ranked #667 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 410 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaxton?
11,035 babies have been named Jaxton in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaxton most popular?
Jaxton peaked in 2018, when 966 newborns received the name.
Is Jaxton a boy or girl name?
Jaxton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaxton rising or falling?
Jaxton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.