Find out how popular the first name Buxton has been for the last 9 years (from 2015 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Buxton by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Buxton is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Buxton.

The history of the first name Buxton

The name Buxton originated in England and dates back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old English words "bucc" meaning "buck" and "tun" meaning "town" or "settlement." The name likely referred to a town or village where deer were plentiful.

Buxton was originally a place name before it became a personal name. The town of Buxton in Derbyshire, England, is one of the earliest recorded places with this name, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Bochestane."

In the 13th century, the name Buxton began to appear as a surname, referring to people who came from the town of Buxton or similar places with the same name derivation. Over time, it transitioned into use as a given name as well.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Buxton was John Buxton, a 14th-century English prelate who served as Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry from 1321 to 1352.

In the 16th century, Buxton appears in historical records as a first name. Thomas Buxton (c. 1532–1595) was an English composer and organist who served at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

William Buxton (1768–1857) was a prominent English brewer, philanthropist, and abolitionist who campaigned against slavery in the British Empire.

Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton (1786–1845) was a British Member of Parliament, social reformer, and a leader of the movement to abolish slavery in the British Empire.

Jedediah Buxton (1707–1772) was an English clergyman and author, best known for his book "A Botanical Dictionary" published in 1770.

As a given name, Buxton has remained relatively rare but has been used throughout English-speaking regions, particularly in the United Kingdom and North America. While not a widely popular name, it has persisted as a unique and distinctive choice with historical roots in England.

Data source

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