Total births
663
Boys' name · since 2001
Rexton
Rexton has 663 recorded births since 2001 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2025 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3861
- among boys today
- 663
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Rexton is the #3861 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 663 recorded since 2001.
Rexton has 663 recorded births among boys since 2001, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3861 as of the latest data, more common than 73% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #3861 among boys today
- 663 born since 2001
- 2010s peak decade
- 73% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rexton is currently the #3861 boys' name in America, more common than 73% of boys - 663 born since 2001, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3861
- among boys today
- 663
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Rexton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3861
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 73% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Rexton was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
78 babies were named Rexton in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Rexton compares
663 Top 38% higher than 62% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rexton's all-time total is 81% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rexton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 663 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 78 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rexton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rexton's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2001, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 78, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rexton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#3,861
Active since
2001
Rexton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 78
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Rexton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rexton's strongest decade.
312 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Rexton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 60
2000s
60 births
- 2010s
2010s
312 births
- 2020s
2020s
291 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 312 births (47% of all-time use).
How Rexton compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rexton's total volume
Rexton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rexton by state
Where Rexton concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 29 | 4.4% |
| #2 | California | | 27 | 4.1% |
| #3 | Utah | | 17 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Wisconsin | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Rexton's total US births 4.4%
Even split
29 of 663 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rexton? ▼
Since 2001, Social Security records show 663 babies named Rexton. Today it holds rank #3861 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 78 births.
When was Rexton most popular? ▼
Rexton was most popular in the 2010s decade with 312 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Rexton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rexton are Texas (29 births), California (27 births), Utah (17 births).
How long has the name Rexton been used? ▼
Rexton has been recorded in Social Security data since 2001, spanning 25 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Rexton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rex, Rexford, Rexx, Rexie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rexton's data
- Rexton's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (312 total births) through the 2020s (291) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Rextons (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rexton
Nearby Names Like Rexton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rexton
Rex Boy
#785 60,449 births
Rexford Boy
#5075 2,648 births
Rexx Boy
#9649 76 births
Rexie Boy
32 births
Rextyn Boy
#12075 25 births
Compare Rexton side by side: Rexton vs Rex Rexton vs Rexford Rexton vs Rexx
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2001–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rexton: #3861 Boys' Name - 663 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rexton. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rexton draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.