Paxton: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced PAK-stuhn · 2 syllables
From Old English *Paecces + tun (literally “settlement of (a person named) *Paecc”).
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- PAK-stuhn
- US rank (2025)
- #338
- US babies a year
- about 1,317 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Paxton?
Paxton was the #338 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,037 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #338 |
| Canada | #763 |
| Australia | #454 |
How old are people named Paxton?
Half of US adults named Paxton are older than 25; most are between 18 and 54. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Paxton
How do you pronounce Paxton?
Paxton is pronounced PAK-stuhn.
How popular is the name Paxton?
Paxton was the #338 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,037 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Paxton?
Half of US adults named Paxton are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 54.