Find out how popular the first name Daxton has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Daxton by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Daxton is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 928 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Daxton.

The history of the first name Daxton

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As a relatively new name, there are no known historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures.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.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Daxton was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Daxton, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!