Declining since 2016, #1,176 for boys today.
Popularity of Maxton since 1927
Babies named Maxton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 135 |
| 2000s | 649 |
| 2010s | 2,714 |
| 2020s | 1,159 |
Meaning & origin
Maxton is a modern Scottish-born name that has seen modest use in the United States since its first recorded appearance in 1927. It reached its peak popularity in 2017, but has since been on a downward trajectory, declining each year from 2016 onward. In 2025, the name ranked 1,176th with a frequency of about 1 in 9,760 births. Maxton has been most popular in the states of Missouri, Ohio, and Kentucky. The name's appeal likely lies in its similarity to stylish surnames and the friendly nickname Max, fitting the trend of "-ton" ending names for boys.
Maxton originated as a Scottish place name and surname, derived from the Old English elements "Maccus" (a personal name) and "tūn" (settlement, town). The name referred to someone from Maxton in Roxburghshire, Scotland. As a given name, Maxton emerged in the 20th century, possibly influenced by the popular suffix "-ton" seen in names like Paxton and Braxton.
Where Maxton is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Max, Maxie
Sibling names for Maxton
Names that share Maxton's style, for a brother or sister.
