Axton - A very unique male name
Axton at a glance
Axton is ranked #907 among boy baby names in 2025, with 215 births in 2025. It peaked in 2018 at #585 and first appeared on the charts in 2006.
- Rank in 2025
- #907
- Births in 2025
- 215
- Peak year
- 2018 (#585)
- First appeared
- 2006
- Trend
- #594 in 2020 → #907 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 6,820 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.5/5 (52 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 6,820 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Axton peaked in popularity 8 years ago in 2018 on position 585.
Famous with this name
Hoyt Axton
Grant Axton
Ian Axton
How would you rate Axton, 1-5?
Axton is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Axton is currently topping the baby name charts in West Virginia at position #257 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,596.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Axton is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Axton origin and meaning
Modern coinage built on a surname
Uncertain — Axton is an English surname and place name, probably 'ash-tree farmstead', but modern given-name use is a sound coinage
Axton rode the Ax- and -ton trends of the 2010s, peaking in 2018 at over 400 births before falling back. Behind it sits a rare English surname and place name, but most Axtons were named for the sound — Axel meets Paxton — not the place. It should be read as a modern coinage with a surname behind it, not an old name revived.
Origin uncertain
Axton is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Axton, pop culture references for the name Axton and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Axton
We've found the following names that sound similar to Axton, sorted by popularity.
Austin / Ashton / Agustin / Augustine / Austen / Austyn / Augustin / Aston / Auston / Ashtyn /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 907 |
| 2024 | 824 |
| 2023 | 683 |
| 2022 | 638 |
| 2021 | 596 |
| 2020 | 594 |
| 2019 | 609 |
| 2018 | 585 |
| 2017 | 618 |
| 2016 | 721 |
| 2015 | 702 |
| 2014 | 750 |
| 2013 | 843 |
| 2012 | 918 |
| 2011 | 1439 |
| 2010 | 1734 |
| 2009 | 2034 |
| 2008 | 2817 |
| 2007 | 2890 |
| 2006 | 3780 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 257 |
| Kentucky | 405 |
| Nebraska | 439 |
| Oklahoma | 468 |
| Oregon | 480 |
| Arkansas | 492 |
| Kansas | 529 |
| Tennessee | 595 |
| Utah | 711 |
| Ohio | 713 |
| Missouri | 715 |
| Pennsylvania | 745 |
| Colorado | 765 |
| Indiana | 778 |
| Georgia | 797 |
| Michigan | 834 |
| Arizona | 847 |
| North Carolina | 877 |
| Texas | 1015 |
| New Jersey | 1038 |
| Florida | 1062 |
| Illinois | 1146 |
| California | 1158 |
| New York | 1596 |
Even more about Axton
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Axton a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Axton?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
AKS-tun · /ˈæk.stən/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Axston — The fuller surname-style spelling
- Axten — The -en spelling
Nicknames: Ax
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2006, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Modern coinageSurname
Why parents choose it
Axton is a rugged, tool-strong name with built-in nickname Ax, still well used but clearly past its peak. It suits parents who want a macho-modern sound without the top-100 crowd.
Worth knowing
- Axton, Paxton, Braxton and Daxton are easily confused, and Ax invites axe jokes.
