Huxton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Huxton is an Old English name meaning 'hook town', derived from elements referring to a settlement near a hook-shaped landform. Its historical forms include Hucstun and Huxston. The name is not widely used but has gained some popularity in recent times. It is viewed as unique and modern, with no significant biblical relevance.
The name Huxton is most popular in Nebraska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Huxton has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Huxton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17241st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1905th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Huxton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Huxton"
Pronunciation
/ˈhʌks.tən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Huxton is derived from Old English elements meaning 'hook' and 'town'. It likely refers to a settlement or dwelling place near a hook-shaped landform.
Meaning
Hook town
Language Evolution
Hucstun, Huxston, Huxton
Historical Usage
The name Huxton has seen limited usage but gained some popularity in the modern era, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Hux, Huxy
Modern Popularity & Image
Huxton is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and a sense of place.
Famous People
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Huxton"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Huxton"
"Huxton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 17241st of 24088 | 20 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1905th of 23106 | 967 |
Regional Popularity of "Huxton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
36.09% 1438th/3984 |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
27.69% 1889th/6822 |
39.82% 2499th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Huxton" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Huxton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Huxton" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.