Jaxston
A modern masculine name with an uncertain but potentially English origin.
Name Census estimates that about 897 living Americans carry the first name Jaxston. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaxston today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaxston births was 2019 (94 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaxston. 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
897
~ 1 in 382,112 Americans
Peak year
2019
94 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,476
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Jaxston: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaxston from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 571 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jaxston remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaxston 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 Jaxston during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaxstons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Texas, Alabama, Indiana recorded the most babies named Jaxston, while North Carolina, Mississippi, Missouri recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaxston
The name Jaxston is a modern invention, likely derived from a combination of the popular names Jackson and Paxton. It does not have a direct linguistic or cultural origin, nor is it rooted in any ancient language or historical texts.
While the name Jaxston itself is a recent creation, its components have a rich history. Jackson is an English surname that originated as a derivation of the biblical name John, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." Paxton, on the other hand, is an English place name derived from the Old English words "paec" (meaning peak or hill) and "tun" (meaning town or settlement).
Due to its modern nature, there are no recorded instances of the name Jaxston in historical texts, religious scriptures, or ancient records. However, some notable individuals with similar names throughout history include:
1. Jackson Pollock (1912-1956), an influential American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement.
2. Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), the seventh President of the United States, known for his role in the War of 1812 and the Indian Removal Act.
3. Michael Jackson (1958-2009), the legendary American singer, songwriter, and dancer, often referred to as the "King of Pop."
4. Samuel L. Jackson (born 1948), an acclaimed American actor known for his roles in films like "Pulp Fiction" and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
5. Paxton Whitehead (born 1937), an English actor best known for his roles in films like "The World According to Garp" and "The Crucible."
While the name Jaxston itself is a modern creation, its components hold historical significance and have been borne by influential individuals throughout history. As a unique blend of traditional names, Jaxston reflects the contemporary trend of creating distinctive and personalized names.
People
Jaxston + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaxston as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaxston: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaxston?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 897 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaxston 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 382,112 US residents.
Is Jaxston a common name?
We classify Jaxston as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 904 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaxston most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaxston was 2019, when 94 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaxston is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jaxston in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaxston a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaxston 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.
Is Jaxston still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaxston in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jaxston can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Jaxston?
Find out how many people share the name Jaxston on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.