Knoxton
An English name derived from a place name, likely meaning "town by the knot or knoll".
Name Census estimates that about 146 living Americans carry the first name Knoxton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Knoxton today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Knoxton births was 2023 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Knoxton. 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
146
~ 1 in 2,347,632 Americans
Peak year
2023
19 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,151
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Knoxton: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Knoxton 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 78 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
Knoxton 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 Knoxton 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 Knoxton
The name Knoxton is believed to have originated from the Old English language, with roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain. It is thought to be derived from the combination of two words: "cnoh" meaning "hill" or "knoll," and "tun" referring to a town or settlement.
This linguistic fusion suggests that the name Knoxton was likely given to individuals residing in a town or village situated on a hill or elevated terrain. The earliest known written records of the name date back to the 8th century, found in ancient Anglo-Saxon chronicles and documents.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Knoxton was a Saxon warrior named Knoxton the Steadfast, who is said to have fought valiantly against Viking invaders in the late 9th century. His bravery and devotion to his people were celebrated in oral traditions and later documented in medieval manuscripts.
During the Middle Ages, the name Knoxton appeared in various religious texts and monastic records, indicating its use among clergy and monastic communities. One notable figure was Brother Knoxton of Lindisfarne, a Benedictine monk from the 11th century who was renowned for his scholarly pursuits and contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts.
In the 13th century, a knight named Sir Knoxton de Montfort gained recognition for his valor and leadership in the Crusades. His exploits were chronicled in the historical accounts of the time, and he was celebrated as a symbol of chivalry and honor.
Fast forward to the 16th century, and we encounter Knoxton Marlowe, a renowned English playwright and poet, whose works, such as "Doctor Faustus" and "The Jew of Malta," have left an indelible mark on the literary landscape. He was born in 1564 and tragically died in 1593 at the young age of 29.
Another notable figure was Knoxton Blackwood, a British explorer and naturalist born in 1819. He embarked on numerous expeditions to remote regions of Africa and Asia, documenting the flora and fauna he encountered. His writings and illustrations contributed significantly to the field of natural history during the Victorian era.
People
Knoxton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Knoxton as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Knoxton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Knoxton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 146 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Knoxton 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 2,347,632 US residents.
Is Knoxton a common name?
We classify Knoxton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 147 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Knoxton most popular?
The single biggest year for Knoxton was 2023, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Knoxton is about 7 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 Knoxton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Knoxton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Knoxton 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 Knoxton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Knoxton 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 Knoxton 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 have the name Knoxton?
See how many people have the name Knoxton on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.