Paxton
How to say it: PAKS-tuhn · /ˈpækstən/
From the Old English place name meaning 'Pœcc's settlement' or 'peace town' (elements 'pax' + 'tun').
Paxton was the 335th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 988 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 40% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #418 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #335 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 988 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,253 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −40% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #418 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising to a high in the 2010s, Paxton remains well used. It stays close to its high even as the short term outlook tilts downward.
What goes with it
Sharp crisp consonants lend Paxton a strong modern edge. Easton aligns with its rugged style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Paxton is about 1 in 136.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Paxton
- Paxton Pomykal (born 1999)American soccer player
- Paxton Whitehead (1937–2023)British actor
- Paxton Lynch (born 1994)American football quarterback
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