Stone of the ash tree; from the ash tree town
Axtin is a modern phonetic variation of the English surname and place name Ashton. It combines the Old English elements 'æsc' (ash tree) and 'tūn' (enclosure or settlement), updated with a contemporary 'x' spelling.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Axtin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).