Holding steady.
Popularity of Claxton since 1913
Babies named Claxton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 98 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 63 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Claxton is a rare given name drawn from an English surname of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'claystone enclosure.' It was first recorded as a first name in 1913, but its peak use occurred in 1920, during a period when surname-derived names gained some popularity. Over the past century, Claxton has never entered the top 1000 names, and by 2025 its usage remains extremely minimal. The trajectory of its popularity has been stable at very low levels, without any signs of revival. Despite its obscurity, Claxton offers a distinctive option for parents seeking an old-fashioned, surname-style name with a strong consonant sound and a connection to early 20th-century American naming trends.
Claxton is a rare English given name derived from a surname of locational origin, referring to places named Claxton in Norfolk and Yorkshire. The surname itself may come from Old English clæg (clay) and stān (stone) or tūn (enclosure). As a first name, it saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1920s, but has since become extremely uncommon.
Sibling names for Claxton
Names that share Claxton's style, for a brother or sister.
