Maxton

Maxton 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 154 boys in the United States.

Maxton at a glance

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

About the name Maxton

Maxton 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, Maxton first appears in Social Security records in 1927. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #672 in 2017, and in 2024 154 babies received the name — 4,509 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Maxton in US records

First recorded (US)
1927
Best US rank
#672 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Maxton in 2024
154
Total since 1880
4,509

Maxton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2324 in 2017
Babies named Maxton in 2024
6
Total since 1996
105

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maxton mean?

The meaning of Maxton 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 Maxton a boy or girl name?

Maxton is a boy name. In 2024, 154 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Maxton?

Maxton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Maxton?

Maxton first appears in US records in 1927. Its best-ever ranking was #672 in 2017, and 154 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].