Paxton
boy name#338 in 2025Paxton entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #203 in 2016, ranks #338 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1921–2025
#338
rank today
#203
peak (2016)
988
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3618 |
| 1930s | #3523 |
| 1940s | #3212 |
| 1950s | #3308 |
| 1960s | #2556 |
| 1970s | #1723 |
| 1980s | #2454 |
| 1990s | #1427 |
| 2000s | #751 |
| 2010s | #244 |
| 2020s | #276 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Paxton has been most popular in TX, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 28,000 people named Paxton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Paxton is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Paxton in 2025?
- Paxton ranks #338 among US boy names in 2025, with 988 babies given the name.
- When was the name Paxton most popular?
- Paxton peaked in 2016, reaching #203 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Paxton with classmates?
- Paxton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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