Saxton
Saxton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Saxon settlement or knife-maker's town.
Origin and history
Saxton is an English surname turned given name, originally denoting someone from a village of the same name in Yorkshire. Etymologically, it derives from Old English roots meaning the 'settlement of the Saxons' or 'knife-makers'. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
699 babies in the United States have been named Saxton since 1880. It ranks #3977 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1788.
States where it is most popular
- TX (50 %)
- GA (25 %)
- OK (25 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 22 |
| 1990-2000 | 104 |
| 2000-2010 | 195 |
| 2010-2019 | 233 |
| 2020-2029 | 139 |
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to Saxton, a parish in West Yorkshire, England.
- Saxton aligns with the popular U.S. trend of using surnames ending in '-ton' as given names.