Maxton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Maxton is a Scottish name originating from a place name that means 'Mack's town'. It has evolved from its historical roots to become a modern name with an image of uniqueness and strength. There is no direct biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Maxton is most popular in North Carolina, 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, Maxton has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling 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, 'Maxton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6469th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1621st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 873rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Maxton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Maxton"
Pronunciation
/ˈmæks.tən/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
The name Maxton is derived from a place name in Scotland, which is thought to mean 'Mack's town' or 'the town of the son of Mack'.
Meaning
Mack's town
Language Evolution
Mack's town, Maxton
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in Scotland and among Scottish communities worldwide.
Variants & Derivatives
Maxten, Mackston
Modern Popularity & Image
Maxton is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with strength and heritage.
Famous People
Maxton McKenzie, Maxton J. Lee
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Maxton"
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 "Maxton"
"Maxton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6469th of 16616 | 91 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1621st of 24088 | 1,350 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 873rd of 23106 | 3,058 |
Regional Popularity of "Maxton" 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) |
23.83% 1092nd/4582 |
52.71% 2722nd/5164 |
23.01% 1683rd/7313 |
21.37% 1595th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
17.07% 680th/3984 |
26.10% 1171st/4487 |
13.73% 937th/6822 |
16.38% 1028th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Maxton" 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 "Maxton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Maxton" 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.