Declining since 2019, #379 for boys today.
Popularity of Daxton since 1970
Babies named Daxton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 274 |
| 2000s | 1,392 |
| 2010s | 7,355 |
| 2020s | 5,844 |
Meaning & origin
Daxton is a modern invention that first appeared on U.S. naming records in 1970, but it remained obscure until the early 2000s. Its popularity surged, reaching a peak rank of 253 in 2019, with an estimated 1 in 1,768 boys receiving the name that year. Since then, usage has declined, and by 2025 it had fallen to rank 379 (1 in 2,048 boys). The name is most often found in North Dakota, Kentucky, and New Hampshire. Its rise reflects a broader fashion for coined names ending in "-ton" (like Brayton, Daxton, Paxton) and strong-X sounds (Maddox, Jax). Daxton fits the trend of surname-inspired given names, though it has no historical surname roots. It remains distinctly modern and has not yet attracted any famous bearers or notable literary associations.
Daxton is a modern coinage that emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1970. It likely combines the element "Dax" (itself a short form or surname) with the popular suffix "-ton," common in English place names and surnames. Its rise in the 2000s reflects a trend toward invented names with a strong, contemporary sound.
Where Daxton is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dax
Sibling names for Daxton
Names that share Daxton's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Daxton
Names whose popularity has moved with Daxton's over the last 50 years.
