Boy · #4,164 in 2026

Rexton

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

Current Rank

#4,164

Peak Rank

#2,122 (2018)

Total Babies

640

5-Yr Trend

-28%

2001

First Year

2026

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#2122

Peak Rank

640

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rexton

Rexton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 66 Rextons were born — ranking #2,122 that year. As of 2026, Rexton ranks #4,164 for baby boys with 26 births, falling sharply (-28%). In total, more than 640 Rextons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Rexton

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

Ruxton
Reston
Ruston
Riston
Rusten
Arrestin
Wriston
Richten
Rectum
Braxton
Royston
Wrexham

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rexton

What does the name Rexton mean?

Rexton is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rexton in 2026?

In 2026, Rexton ranks #4,164 among boys' names in the U.S., with 26 babies given the name that year.

When was Rexton most popular?

Rexton reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #2,122 that year with 66 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rexton most popular?

Rexton has historically been most popular in Utah, Wisconsin, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rexton.

Is Rexton a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rexton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rexton include Emric, Coley, Needham. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rexton

Rexton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 640 births in the dataset. Rexton's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #2,122. Use the chart and map above to compare Rexton'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.