Daxton

Daxton is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 784 boys in the United States.

Daxton at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Daxton

Daxton belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Daxton first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #279 in 2019, and in 2024 784 babies received the name — 14,090 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Daxton in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#279 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Daxton in 2024
784
Total since 1880
14,090

Daxton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#1391 in 2021
Babies named Daxton in 2025
9
Total since 1996
129

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Daxton mean?

The meaning of Daxton is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Daxton a boy or girl name?

Daxton is a boy name. In 2024, 784 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Daxton?

Daxton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Daxton?

Daxton first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #279 in 2019, and 784 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].