Bexton Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Bexton means 'bee enclosure' or 'bold like a bee'
Meaning of the Name Bexton
Bexton is an English surname that is derived from the Old English words 'beo' meaning 'bee' and 'tun' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a settlement with beekeepers or honey production. The name may also be a variant of the Germanic name 'Bechtold' meaning 'bold like a bee'
Popularity of the Name Bexton
The popularity for the name Bexton peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 28 births, which ranked number 8,508 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Bexton had the most male births in 2021 with 28, which ranked number 3,805 out of 14,057 male names. The number of births for the name Bexton has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 17 births, an increase of 183.33%. Among males, Bexton has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 17 births, an increase of 183.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Bexton
- 10 Year Trend of Bexton: 183.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Bexton: 183.33%
Popularity of Bexton by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Bexton. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Bexton in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Bexton is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Bexton
- Total Births of Bexton: 19 (10.98%)
- Male Births of Bexton: 19 (10.98%)
Given the upward trend of Bexton over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.98% increase in total births, for a total of 19 births in 2024. Male births for Bexton have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 19 male births in 2024, an increase of 10.98%.