Stone of the ash tree; or from the ash tree farm
Axten is a modern variation of the English surname Axton. It likely derives from Old English elements referring to a settlement or farmstead near ash trees, or potentially a 'stone' marker in such a location. As a contemporary invention, it follows the popular trend of 'x' names and the '-en' suffix.
Less common today
Axten isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,229 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
