boy's name
Claxton
KLAKS-tun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 285
Claxton is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1920, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Claxton Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 98 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 63 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Claxton?
In 2011, Claxton was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Claxton
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Claxton Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Claxton over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Claxton
- English KLAKS-tun
Sibling Names for Claxton
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Claxton — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Claxton
How popular is the name Claxton?
In 2011, Claxton was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Claxton a girl's or a boy's name?
Claxton is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Claxton?
Claxton has 2 syllables.
When was Claxton most popular?
Claxton peaked in 1920, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.