Boy nameCurrently #3,081 in the USSteady
Saxon
//ˈsæksən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20185 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Saxon's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Saxon's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Saxon |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 24 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 46 |
| 1992 | 43 |
| 1993 | 46 |
| 1994 | 48 |
| 1995 | 37 |
| 1996 | 51 |
| 1997 | 38 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 34 |
| 2000 | 49 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2008 | 48 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 49 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2016 | 54 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2022 | 51 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 40 |
Saxon through the decades
- Saxon peaked in 2018, when 55 babies were named Saxon in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Saxon has risen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Saxon currently ranks #3,081 in the US and is holding steady.