Maxton
Maxton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Macc's town or settlement.
Origin and history
Maxton is a masculine name of Old English origin, originally derived from a Scottish place name meaning 'Macc's town'. It gained traction in the United States during the early 21st century alongside similar modern surname-based names ending in -ton. It offers a contemporary sound with a traditional English foundation.
Popularity in the United States
4,685 babies in the United States have been named Maxton since 1880. It ranks #1807 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1003.
States where it is most popular
- OH (11 %)
- CA (10.5 %)
- NC (9.9 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
- IN (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 18 |
| 1990-2000 | 135 |
| 2000-2010 | 649 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,714 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,159 |
Nicknames
Max
Fun facts
- The name originally traces back to Maxton, a village in the Scottish Borders named after an early landowner named Macc.
- Maxton rose in popularity as part of the broader trend of using Scottish and English place names ending in -ton as given names.