How Many People Are Named Saxton?
Complete statistics for the name Saxton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Saxton is a very rare male name, with only 669 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 493,457 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 87% of those named Saxton being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 3 represents creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 679 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Saxton Through the Generations
Saxton has seen a slow rise in popularity, peaking in 2017 with 30 births. The name's current generation skew is heavily towards younger individuals, with 589 out of 669 Saxtons being under 30 years old. This makes it a name predominantly associated with the new millennium, reflecting its status as a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Saxton's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Saxton
How Many People Have the Name Saxton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,052 people in the United States currently share the name Saxton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 36,616 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Saxton a Common or Rare Name?
Saxton is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Saxton Mean?
Saxton means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Saxton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Saxton Most Popular?
The name Saxton reached peak popularity in 2017, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Saxton?
Approximately 9,052 people named Saxton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,052. That works out to roughly 1 in 36,616 Americans.
Is Saxton a rare name?
Saxton is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 36,616 Americans has this name.
What does the name Saxton mean?
Saxton means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Saxton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Saxton are male and 0% are female.
When was Saxton most popular?
Saxton peaked in 2017 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.