How popular is the name Claxton in 2025?

Claxton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Claxton most popular?

Claxton peaked in 1923, reaching #2123 among US boy names.

Claxton will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Claxton entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2123 in 1923, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2123

peak (1923)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Claxton are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Claxton alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Claxton in 2025?: Claxton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Claxton most popular?: Claxton peaked in 1923, reaching #2123 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Claxton with classmates?: Claxton will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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