Rising since 2014, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Knoxton since 2011
Babies named Knoxton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s | 93 |
Meaning & origin
Knoxton is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 2011 and rising steadily in use since 2014. Its peak year so far was 2023, when it reached its highest rank. As of 2025, it ranks 6,143, with approximately 1 in 122,005 boys receiving the name. The name blends the surname-like element Knox with the popular suffix -ton, echoing other contemporary creations like Paxton and Brixton. Knoxton has not appeared in any known top state rankings, suggesting its use is spread thinly across the country. The name fits a broader trend of adopting surname-style names for boys, particularly those ending in -ton and -son, and is likely to continue its gradual rise in the coming years.
Knoxton appears to be a modern invented name, combining elements like the surname Knox (itself from an Old English word meaning 'round-topped hill') or possibly the name Knox with the common suffix -ton, meaning 'town' or 'settlement.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2011 and has seen gradual use since the mid-2010s, reflecting the contemporary trend of forming distinctive names from surname and place-name components. It has no known historical or traditional usage.
Sibling names for Knoxton
Names that share Knoxton's style, for a brother or sister.
