Bexton
An English name possibly derived from the Old English words "becc" (stream) and "tun" (village or town).
Name Census estimates that about 203 living Americans carry the first name Bexton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bexton today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bexton births was 2023 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bexton. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
203
~ 1 in 1,688,445 Americans
Peak year
2023
31 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,250
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Bexton: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bexton from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 119 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bexton by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bexton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bexton
The given name Bexton has its origins in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of England, dating back to the 5th century CE. It is derived from the Old English words "bec" meaning "brook" or "stream" and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "town." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a brook or stream.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bexton can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this historical record, the name appears as "Becstun," referring to a small village in the county of Cheshire.
During the Middle Ages, the name Bexton was primarily concentrated in the northern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Cheshire, Lancashire, and Yorkshire. It was closely associated with the local gentry and landed families who owned estates and manors in these areas.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Bexton was Sir Richard Bexton (c. 1460 - 1537), a wealthy landowner and sheriff of Cheshire during the reign of King Henry VIII. He played a significant role in the administration of the county and was known for his involvement in local affairs.
Another individual of note was John Bexton (c. 1550 - 1620), a Protestant reformer and theologian who served as the rector of the parish church in the village of Bexton, Cheshire. He was a prominent figure in the religious turmoil of the 16th century and was known for his writings on theological matters.
In the 17th century, a prominent bearer of the name Bexton was Captain Thomas Bexton (c. 1625 - 1689), a military officer who served in the English Civil War. He fought on the Parliamentarian side and was renowned for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
During the 18th century, the name Bexton was still prevalent in the northern counties of England, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Sir William Bexton (1725 - 1801), a wealthy industrialist and landowner who owned several mills and estates in the region.
While the name Bexton has become less common in modern times, it continues to hold historical significance, particularly in the areas where it originated. Its deep roots in the Anglo-Saxon culture and its association with landed gentry and local affairs have contributed to its enduring legacy.
People
Bexton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bexton as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bexton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bexton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 203 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bexton going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,688,445 US residents.
Is Bexton a common name?
We classify Bexton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 204 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bexton most popular?
The single biggest year for Bexton was 2023, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bexton is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Bexton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bexton in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.