Axton
Axton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Axton
Root meaning: “stone”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Axton, Kent, Old English Acca (a personal name) + Old English stan (“stone”).
How popular is Axton?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 5,672 boys in the U.S. have been named Axton (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15873 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #594 in 2018. In 2025 it ranked #906 for boys, with 262 babies given the name.
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Axton FAQ
What does the name Axton mean?
Axton traces back to a root meaning "stone". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Axton, Kent, Old English Acca (a personal name) + Old English stan (“stone”).
What is the origin of the name Axton?
Axton is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Axton?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 5,672 boys in the U.S. have been named Axton (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15873 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #594 in 2018. In 2025 it ranked #906 for boys, with 262 babies given the name.
Is Axton a boy or girl name?
Axton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 5,672 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.