Paxton
- Meaning
- English place-name surname
- Origin
- English
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What does Paxton mean?
Paxton means “English place-name surname”.
Paxton comes from an English surname associated with place-names. One explanation traces it to a settlement connected with a person named Pæcc, while other place-name interpretations have also been proposed. It should not simply be translated as “peace town” by combining Latin pax with an English ending.
Pax is a natural nickname, and its separate Latin meaning can provide a personal peace association. That association is different from proving the origin of Paxton itself. Actor Paxton Whitehead is a notable bearer. Families can value the surname, the sound, or the nickname while keeping the historical explanation accurate.
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How popular is Paxton?
United States · 2025Explore how often Paxton is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #338 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Paxton
- 988 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 15.6% Fewer than 2024
Paxton over time
United States · Boys
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #338 | 988 |
| 2025 | Girls | #3,239 | 49 |
| 2024 | Boys | #288 | 1,170 |
| 2024 | Girls | #3,214 | 50 |
| 2023 | Boys | #257 | 1,357 |
| 2023 | Girls | #2,695 | 65 |
| 2022 | Boys | #257 | 1,350 |
| 2022 | Girls | #2,204 | 86 |
| 2021 | Boys | #256 | 1,392 |
| 2021 | Girls | #2,380 | 76 |
| 2020 | Boys | #262 | 1,301 |
| 2020 | Girls | #2,392 | 74 |
| 2019 | Boys | #252 | 1,450 |
| 2019 | Girls | #2,227 | 83 |
| 2018 | Boys | #221 | 1,694 |
| 2018 | Girls | #2,175 | 87 |
| 2017 | Boys | #207 | 1,909 |
| 2017 | Girls | #2,069 | 95 |
| 2016 | Boys | #203 | 1,993 |
| 2016 | Girls | #2,144 | 91 |
| 2015 | Boys | #229 | 1,677 |
| 2015 | Girls | #2,612 | 69 |
| 2014 | Boys | #260 | 1,432 |
| 2014 | Girls | #2,881 | 60 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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