How Many People Are Named Saxon?

1,698

people in the United States are named Saxon

1 in 197,290 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#8343

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0005%

Of US population

Peak Year

2018

55 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English (Rare)
Pronunciation: SAK-sən
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname which was derived from the name of the Germanic tribe the Saxons, ultimately deriving from the Germanic word sahs meaning "knife". This name can also be given in direct reference to the tribe.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
9.8%
Male
90.2%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 20.2 years old

Young (<30) 1,357
79.9%
Adult (30–60) 299
17.6%
Senior (>60) 42
2.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1914 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 173
Texas 112
Florida 18
Virginia 5

💡 Fun Facts About "Saxon"

  • 40 babies were named Saxon in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2018
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1914
  • Most popular in California

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