Sexton Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationSEK-ston / /ˈsɛk.stən/

English; Latin

Meaning

English: steward; Latin: sextus (sixth)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sexton has its roots in the Latin word 'sextus', meaning sixth, and was historically used to denote a church official or steward. In medieval England, a sexton was responsible for the maintenance of a church and its grounds. The name has also been used as a surname, often indicating a family lineage associated with this role. Over time, it has transitioned into use as a first name, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

The name Sexton has not been widely popular in the United States and remains relatively uncommon.

Similar Names

SextusLexMaxDexterHexton

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Sibling Suggestions

SaxonPaxtonBraxtonDextonJaxonAxton

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sexton was first seen in the United States in 1917. Sexton has ranked as high as #884 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Sexton has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sexton

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19176
19206
19755