Paxton
MeaningPæcc's town · Old English
- US rank
- #338
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #203 in 2016
988 babies were named Paxton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 76 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1991–2025
US births per million boys, 1921–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Paxton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,729 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Paxton, 988 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Paxton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPaxton first shows up in US birth records in 1921, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 104 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #203.
- Then vs nowPaxton is 7.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 12,195 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,729.
- TrendPaxton has slipped 76 places over the last five years and now sits at #338. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedPaxton is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #90, followed by Kentucky (#147) and Mississippi (#189). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Old English, Paxton means “Pæcc's town”.
About the name Paxton
Paxton is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “Pæcc's town”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Paxton for boys from 1921 to 2025, in 81 of those 105 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #203 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #338, with 988 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35 | 28,608 girls |
| 2000s | 25 | 39,293 girls |
| 2010s | 40 | 25,025 girls |
| 2020s | 41 | 24,351 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 3.3 | 302,013 boys |
| 1930s | 1.5 | 662,252 boys |
| 1940s | 1.1 | 900,901 boys |
| 1950s | 1.4 | 740,741 boys |
| 1960s | 6.5 | 152,905 boys |
| 1970s | 20 | 50,025 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 84,818 boys |
| 1990s | 50 | 20,076 boys |
| 2000s | 174 | 5,732 boys |
| 2010s | 820 | 1,219 boys |
| 2020s | 729 | 1,372 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Paxton
What does the name Paxton mean?
Paxton means “Pæcc's town” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Paxton?
Paxton has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Paxton a boy or girl name?
Paxton is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Paxton?
Paxton ranked #338 for US boys in 2025, given to 988 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#203).