Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Buxton

Name: Popularity of the name Buxton in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Buxton, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Buxton is a spa town in the borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England. It is England's highest market town, sited at some 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level. It lies close to Cheshire to the west and Staffordshire to the south, on the edge of the Peak District National Park.

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#6,143 (2022)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+34%

2015

First Year

2024

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#6143

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Buxton

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

The origins of the name are unclear. It may derive from the Old English for Buck Stone or for Rocking Stone . The town grew in importance in the late 18th century, when it was developed by the Dukes of Devonshire , with a resurgence a century later as Victorians were drawn to the reputed healing properties of its waters.

The Story of Buxton

Buxton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2015, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 14 Buxtons were born — ranking #6,143 that year. As of 2026, Buxton ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, rising sharply (+34% over the past five years). In total, more than 71 Buxtons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Buxton

Phonetically similar names — useful when Buxton is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Bechstein
Paxton
Bustin
Becton
Besten
Boston
Braxton
Buxom
Baston
Beaston
Beeston
Bastien

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Buxton

What does the name Buxton mean?

How popular is Buxton in 2026?

In 2026, Buxton ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Buxton most popular?

Buxton reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #6,143 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Buxton a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Buxton is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Buxton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Buxton include Jocko, Azam, Samvel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Buxton

Buxton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 71 births in the dataset. Buxton's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #6,143. Use the chart and map above to compare Buxton's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.