Paxton
Paxton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Paxton
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English *Pæcces + tūn (literally “settlement of (a person named) *Pæcc”).
How popular is Paxton?
Since 1880, 2,124 girls and 28,194 boys in the U.S. have been named Paxton (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1292 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #203 in 2016. In 2025 it ranked #338 for boys, with 1,037 babies given the name.
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Paxton FAQ
What does the name Paxton mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. From Old English *Pæcces + tūn (literally “settlement of (a person named) *Pæcc”).
What is the origin of the name Paxton?
Paxton is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Paxton?
Since 1880, 2,124 girls and 28,194 boys in the U.S. have been named Paxton (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1292 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #203 in 2016. In 2025 it ranked #338 for boys, with 1,037 babies given the name.
Is Paxton a boy or girl name?
Paxton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,124 girls and 28,194 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.