Saxon
2 countries#3089 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Saxon was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,737 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #3089 · peaked in 2018 with 55 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Virginia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
491 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1184 · peaked in 2020 with 41 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
491 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2020 with 41 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Saxon’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2621 | — |
| 2007 | #2765 | ↓144 |
| 2008 | #2828 | ↓63 |
| 2009 | #2560 | ↑268 |
| 2010 | #2730 | ↓170 |
| 2011 | #3235 | ↓505 |
| 2012 | #3371 | ↓136 |
| 2013 | #2715 | ↑656 |
| 2014 | #2705 | ↑10 |
| 2015 | #2809 | ↓104 |
| 2016 | #2587 | ↑222 |
| 2017 | #2637 | ↓50 |
| 2018 | #2635 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #2582 | ↑53 |
| 2020 | #2806 | ↓224 |
| 2021 | #2523 | ↑283 |
| 2022 | #2616 | ↓93 |
| 2023 | #3347 | ↓731 |
| 2024 | #3045 | ↑302 |
| 2025 | #3089 | ↓44 |
Frequently asked questions about Saxon
Is Saxon a popular name?
Yes — Saxon currently ranks #3089 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Saxon more common for boys or girls?
Saxon is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Saxon most popular?
Saxon peaked in 2018 in United States, with 55 recorded births that year.
Is Saxon rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Saxon’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3827 in 1954 to #3089 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Saxon?
At least 2,228 babies have been recorded with the name Saxon across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Saxon popular in more than one country?
Yes — Saxon appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Saxon?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Saxon include Ryler, Vidal.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Saxon in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.