Buxton
Pronunciation: [ b-UHKST-uhn ]
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Buxton first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.
Over 71 babies have been named Buxton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Buxton is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #9,111 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,111
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Buxton
Buxton is a boy name .
Buxton is currently ranked #9,111 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Buxton include Bux, Buxt, Buxty, Buxtie, Buy, Buie, and Buxkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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