Daxton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAX-ton / /ˈdæks.tən/English; American
Meaning
English: 'Dax's town'; American: 'from the town of Dax'
Historical & Cultural Background
Daxton is a modern name that has gained popularity in the United States. It is often considered a blend of the name Dax and the suffix -ton, which is common in English place names. The name reflects a trend towards unique and contemporary names in recent decades. It has been used predominantly for boys.
Trend Summary
Daxton has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dax
- Daxson
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Daxton was first seen in the United States in 1970. Daxton has ranked as high as #496 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Utah, Texas, California, Oklahoma, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Daxton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Daxton (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 64 | |
OH | 40 | |
CA | 31 | |
OK | 31 | |
MO | 30 | |
PA | 30 | |
AR | 29 | |
MI | 29 | |
MS | 28 | |
UT | 27 | |
KY | 26 | |
TN | 25 | |
FL | 25 | |
NC | 24 | |
IL | 21 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1970 | 5 |
1971 | 6 |
1973 | 9 |
1974 | 7 |
1975 | 6 |
1976 | 6 |
1977 | 8 |
1978 | 6 |
1979 | 5 |
1987 | 5 |
1988 | 6 |
1990 | 11 |
1991 | 8 |
1992 | 20 |
1993 | 15 |
1994 | 30 |
1995 | 35 |
1996 | 25 |
1997 | 39 |
1998 | 49 |
1999 | 42 |
2000 | 64 |
2001 | 69 |
2002 | 71 |
2003 | 86 |
2004 | 114 |
2005 | 159 |
2006 | 131 |
2007 | 195 |
2008 | 191 |
2009 | 312 |
2010 | 305 |
2011 | 358 |
2012 | 391 |
2013 | 469 |
2014 | 592 |
2015 | 850 |
2016 | 925 |
2017 | 1,006 |
2018 | 1,181 |
2019 | 1,276 |
2020 | 1,173 |
2021 | 1,100 |
2022 | 1,014 |
2023 | 931 |
2024 | 784 |