Rexton
An Anglo-Saxon name meaning "from the rye town".
Name Census estimates that about 581 living Americans carry the first name Rexton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rexton today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rexton births was 2018 (66 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rexton. 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
581
~ 1 in 589,939 Americans
Peak year
2018
66 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,861
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Rexton: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rexton 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 312 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Rexton remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rexton 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 Rexton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rextons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, California, Utah recorded the most babies named Rexton, while Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rexton
The name Rexton is believed to have originated as a variant spelling of the Old English surname Rextown or Rexetun, which was derived from the combination of the Old English words "rex" meaning "ruler" and "tun" meaning "town" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a settlement or town governed by a local ruler or chieftain.
Historically, the name Rexton has been relatively uncommon, and there are few documented instances of its use throughout history. However, some notable individuals have borne this name over the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Rexton was Sir Rexton Faulkner, a 14th-century English knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. He was known for his bravery and loyalty to King Edward III.
In the 16th century, Rexton Willoughby was an English explorer who accompanied Sir Walter Raleigh on several expeditions to the Americas. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to document the indigenous cultures and landscapes of what is now the eastern United States.
During the 17th century, Rexton Cromwell, a distant relative of Oliver Cromwell, was a prominent Puritan minister and author in New England. His sermons and writings played a significant role in shaping the religious and cultural landscape of the early American colonies.
In the 19th century, Rexton Fairbanks was a British industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of modern manufacturing techniques. He is also remembered for his efforts to improve the working conditions and living standards of his employees.
More recently, in the 20th century, Rexton Hawkins was an acclaimed American artist and sculptor, known for his innovative use of materials and his exploration of abstract forms. His works are featured in several prominent museums and galleries around the world.
While not an exhaustive list, these examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have borne the name Rexton throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence, albeit in a limited capacity, across various cultures and time periods.
People
Rexton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rexton as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rexton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rexton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 581 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rexton 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 589,939 US residents.
Is Rexton a common name?
We classify Rexton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 585 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rexton most popular?
The single biggest year for Rexton was 2018, when 66 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rexton is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rexton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rexton 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.