Axton
Axton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Acca's settlement or ash tree town.
Origin and history
Axton originated as an English habitational surname, likely referring to places such as Exton or Axton in Kent, meaning 'town of Acca' or 'ash tree farm'. In recent years, it has gained traction in the United States as a modern given name, influenced by names like Paxton and Braxton. It carries a trendy, contemporary sound while holding historical roots as an English place name.
Popularity in the United States
5,672 babies in the United States have been named Axton since 1880. It ranks #1608 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #675.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.5 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
- OK (4.3 %)
- TN (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 43 |
| 2000-2010 | 296 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,030 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,296 |
Nicknames
Ax, Axe
Fun facts
- Axton was originally used exclusively as a family name before transitioning into a popular modern given name.
- The name fits a wider 21st-century U.S. naming trend favoring hard 'x' sounds in two-syllable boy names.