Daxton is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2943 in 1996 with 25 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 1,276 births ranking #279. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 75,769 boys born was named Daxton. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Daxton is a modern English name formed by expanding Dax with a familiar surname-style ending. It is better understood as a recent creation than as a traditional name with a deep inherited meaning.
Behind the Name treats Daxton as an elaboration of Dax influenced by names such as Paxton and Braxton. That gives the name a clear modern formation story and removes the need for vague older meaning claims.