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UK boy's name

Daxton

A modern masculine name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Saxon surnames.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Daxton is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Daxton popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1595, with 16 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 18 births.

This profile covers 120 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2009 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 89% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 119 living people in the UK are called Daxton. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Daxton ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 16 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 18 boys were registered as Daxton.
  • About 119 living people in the UK are estimated to have Daxton as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1595

2024

Births in 2024

16

Latest year

Peak year

2021

18 births

Estimated living

119

2026

Meaning

What does Daxton mean?

The name Daxton is a relatively modern invention, believed to have emerged in the late 20th century. Its origins are somewhat obscure, but it is generally considered to be a combination of the English name Dax and the suffix -ton, which is often used in English surnames. It is possible that the name was inspired by the town of Axton in Virginia, United States, or the English surname Axton.

Despite its recent appearance, some have speculated that the name Daxton may be loosely derived from the Old English word "deor," meaning "deer." However, this connection is tenuous and not widely accepted by onomastic scholars.

As a relatively new name, there are no known historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The earliest recorded examples of the name Daxton are from the late 20th century, with the earliest known bearer being Daxton Corey Geisman, born in 1996 in the United States.

Due to its modern nature, there are few famous historical figures who bore the name Daxton. However, here are five notable individuals with this first name:

1. Daxton Hill, an American football player born in 2001, currently playing for the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League (NFL). 2. Daxton Swanson, an American professional mixed martial artist born in 1988, competing in various promotions including Bellator MMA and King of the Cage. 3. Daxton Ward, an American actor born in 2007, best known for his roles in television series like "The Resident" and "Yellowstone." 4. Daxton Comas, an American artist and illustrator born in 1982, known for his work in the comic book industry and collaborations with various publishers. 5. Daxton Forney, an American entrepreneur and business executive born in 1976, who co-founded the software company Qualtrics.

While the name Daxton has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States, its historical roots and cultural significance remain relatively limited due to its modern origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Daxton over time

The chart below shows babies named Daxton registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Daxton, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 16 births in 2024, compared with 18 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Daxton
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Decades

Daxton by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Daxton was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #1837 68 5
2010s #2788 49 6
2000s #4527 3 1

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FAQ

Daxton: questions and answers

How popular is the name Daxton in the UK right now?

In 2024, Daxton was ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales, with 16 births registered.

When was Daxton most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 18 babies registered as Daxton in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Daxton?

A modern masculine name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Saxon surnames.

How many people are called Daxton in the UK?

A total of 120 babies have been registered as Daxton across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.