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Daxon

DAK-sən · Of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name.

2025 rank (boys)
#2,304
Babies named in 2025
60
Peak popularity
2017
2025 frequency
1 in 28,468 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2018

Declining since 2018, #2,304 for boys today.

Popularity of Daxon since 2000

Babies named Daxon per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4488132200020102020Most births 2017Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s185
2010s806
2020s459

Meaning & origin

Daxon is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. records in 2000. It saw a peak in popularity in 2017 and has since been falling, with its most recent rank of 2304 in 2025. The name follows the fashionable pattern of substituting the initial letter of popular surname-inspired names like Jackson or Paxton. Approximately 1 in 28468 newborn boys receives this name, reflecting its relative rarity. It has no recorded top states or historical bearers, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive, contemporary-sounding choice.

Daxon is a recent coinage, first appearing in U.S. birth records in the year 2000. It resembles the popular surname-turned-first-name trend seen in names like Jackson or Paxton, substituting the initial letter. It has no known historical or linguistic roots in other languages.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Dax

Sibling names for Daxon

Names that share Daxon's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Daxon mean?
The meaning of Daxon is uncertain; it is likely a modern invented name without a traditional etymology.
How popular is the name Daxon?
As of the latest year (2025), Daxon ranked 2304 in the U.S., with about 1 in 28468 newborn boys given the name.
Is Daxon a boy or girl name?
Daxon is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.