Maxton
Every Maxton since 1927 — 4,685 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maxton
Maxton is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,180 in 2025 with 175 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1927, 4,685 American babies have been named Maxton. Its peak came in 2017, when 377 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maxton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maxton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 175 | #1,180 |
| 2024 | 155 | #1,273 |
| 2023 | 158 | #1,240 |
| 2022 | 235 | #964 |
| 2021 | 220 | #999 |
| 2020 | 216 | #989 |
| 2019 | 244 | #903 |
| 2018 | 267 | #834 |
| 2017 | 377 | #672 |
| 2016 | 330 | #739 |
| 2015 | 286 | #805 |
| 2014 | 306 | #767 |
| 2013 | 265 | #819 |
| 2012 | 235 | #891 |
| 2011 | 210 | #948 |
| 2010 | 194 | #1,010 |
| 2009 | 167 | #1,110 |
| 2008 | 136 | #1,281 |
| 2007 | 92 | #1,665 |
| 2006 | 45 | #2,645 |
| 2005 | 46 | #2,481 |
| 2004 | 41 | #2,625 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,594 |
| 2002 | 34 | #2,799 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2,843 |
| 2000 | 30 | #2,967 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,237 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,213 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,215 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maxton in 2025?
Maxton ranked #1,180 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 175 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maxton?
4,685 babies have been named Maxton in the United States since 1927, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maxton most popular?
Maxton peaked in 2017, when 377 newborns received the name.
Is Maxton a boy or girl name?
Maxton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maxton rising or falling?
Maxton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.