Saxon
Saxon is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Person from Saxony; short sword.
Origin and history
Saxon is a Germanic name derived from the ethnonym for the Saxon people, traditionally associated with the seax, a distinctive short sword. Originally a surname and occupational identifier, it transitioned into a rare given name in English-speaking countries. In the United States, it remains a distinctive, modern choice with steady but low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,571 babies in the United States have been named Saxon since 1880. It ranks #3176 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1667.
States where it is most popular
- CA (54.2 %)
- TX (37 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- VA (1.6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 14 |
| 1980-1990 | 112 |
| 1990-2000 | 362 |
| 2000-2010 | 377 |
| 2010-2019 | 431 |
| 2020-2029 | 260 |
Famous people named Saxon
- Saxon Sharbino: Actress
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Old English 'Seaxe', which referred to the Germanic tribe named after their characteristic knife or short sword, the seax.
- Like many modern male names in the U.S., Saxon followed the trend of adapting historic English surnames into first names.