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Saxton

Boy

Meaning of Saxton: English: 'settlement of the knife makers'

Saxton is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4955th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#4955

19 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

699

First recorded 1976 · peak 2017

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 6 babies1987: 6 babies1988: 5 babies1989: 5 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 9 babies1992: 14 babies1993: 11 babies1994: 8 babies1995: 9 babies1996: 11 babies1997: 10 babies1998: 15 babies1999: 17 babies2000: 10 babies20002001: 16 babies2002: 15 babies2003: 19 babies2004: 17 babies2005: 15 babies2006: 28 babies2007: 26 babies2008: 22 babies2009: 27 babies2010: 24 babies20102011: 25 babies2012: 20 babies2013: 15 babies2014: 14 babies2015: 28 babies2016: 28 babies2017: 30 babies2018: 24 babies2019: 25 babies2020: 27 babies20202021: 22 babies2022: 29 babies2023: 25 babies2024: 17 babies2025: 19 babies
US babies named Saxton per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 30.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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