Kings town
Rexton is an English habitational name likely derived from the Old English elements 'rex' (influenced by Latin for king) or a personal name, combined with 'tun', meaning settlement or enclosure. It follows the popular trend of surnames ending in '-ton' being repurposed as modern given names. It conveys a sense of established place and minor nobility.
Less common today
Rexton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,970 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
