Saxton
Every Saxton since 1976 — 699 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Saxton
Saxton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,165 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 699 American babies have been named Saxton. Its peak came in 2017, when 30 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 Saxton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Saxton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #5,165 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,615 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,320 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3,857 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,603 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,902 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,212 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,327 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,659 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,872 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,861 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,253 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,872 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,831 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,083 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,213 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,897 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,514 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,980 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,672 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,530 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,963 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,390 |
| 2002 | 15 | #5,094 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,853 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,740 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,324 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Saxton in 2025?
Saxton ranked #5,165 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Saxton?
699 babies have been named Saxton in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Saxton most popular?
Saxton peaked in 2017, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Saxton a boy or girl name?
Saxton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Saxton rising or falling?
Saxton is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.