Rising since 2015, #2,006 for boys today.
Popularity of Luxton since 2010
Babies named Luxton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 273 |
Meaning & origin
Luxton is a modern American name that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2010, riding the wave of surname-style names ending in '-ton' like Hudson and Weston. As of 2025, it ranks 2006 in popularity, with a frequency of about 1 in 22,774 births, and has shown a steady upward trajectory since 2015. The name reached its peak popularity in 2025, indicating continued growth. It is most commonly found in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas, reflecting its appeal in diverse regions. Luxton fits the trend of adapting English place names and surnames into first names, offering a fresh but familiar sound.
Luxton is a modern coinage, first recorded as a given name in 2010 in the United States. It appears to be derived from the English surname Luxton, which originates from a place name in Devon, England, meaning 'settlement of Luka' (from an Old English personal name Luka + tun 'enclosure, settlement'). As a first name, it follows the trend of using surnames as given names, particularly those ending in '-ton'.
Where Luxton is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lux
Sibling names for Luxton
Names that share Luxton's style, for a brother or sister.
