Paxton

Paxton is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,165 boys in the United States.

Paxton at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Paxton

Paxton belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Paxton first appears in Social Security records in 1921. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #203 in 2016, and in 2024 1,165 babies received the name — 27,199 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Paxton in US records

First recorded (US)
1921
Best US rank
#203 in 2016
Peak year
2016
Babies named Paxton in 2024
1,165
Total since 1880
27,199

Paxton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#1207 in 2023
Babies named Paxton in 2025
18
Total since 1996
122

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Paxton mean?

The meaning of Paxton is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Paxton a boy or girl name?

Paxton is a boy name. In 2024, 1,165 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Paxton?

Paxton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Paxton?

Paxton first appears in US records in 1921. Its best-ever ranking was #203 in 2016, and 1,165 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].