gender neutral
Paxton
peace town, peaceful settlement
About Paxton
Dynamic and spirited, this name practically bursts with personality and contemporary appeal. It signals parents who embrace individuality and aren't afraid to make bold choices. The name has that perfect combination of ruggedness and refinement, equally at home on a sports roster or a university dean's list. Its energetic sound conveys action and determination, qualities that many parents hope to inspire in their children.
Popularity of the Name Paxton
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #938 | ||
| 1998 | #916 | ||
| 1999 | #895 | ||
| 2000 | #945 | ||
| 2001 | #951 | ||
| 2002 | #845 | #903 | |
| 2003 | #943 | ||
| 2004 | #882 | ||
| 2005 | #872 | ||
| 2006 | #780 | ||
| 2007 | #565 | #932 | |
| 2008 | #420 | #481 | |
| 2009 | #327 | #491 | |
| 2010 | #296 | #434 | |
| 2011 | #273 | #465 | |
| 2012 | #242 | #425 | |
| 2013 | #262 | #424 | #453 |
| 2014 | #260 | #477 | |
| 2015 | #229 | #412 | |
| 2016 | #203 | #371 | |
| 2017 | #207 | #393 | #372 |
| 2018 | #221 | #476 | |
| 2019 | #252 | #537 | |
| 2020 | #262 | #524 | |
| 2021 | #256 | #385 | #449 |
| 2022 | #257 | #399 | |
| 2023 | #257 | #456 | |
| 2024 | #288 | #575 | |
| 2025 | #338 | #683 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Paxton
Names Similar to Paxton
Nicknames for Paxton
- Pax
- Paxxy
- Ton
Famous People Named Paxton
| Paxton Hall-Yoshida | Australian actor |
| Paxton Myler | American child actor and model |
| Paxton Pomykal | American soccer player |
| Paxton Booth | American child actor |
| Paxton Singleton | American actor |
| Paxton Baker | American media executive |
| Paxton Whitehead | American journalist |
| Paxton Kivumbi | Ugandan footballer |
| Paxton Lynch | Australian politician |
| Paxton Provost | American actor |
| Paxton Staples | American musician |
| Paxton Ingram | American baseball player |
| Paxton Winters | American film director |
Characters Named Paxton
| Paxton Fettel | from the video game series "F.E.A.R" |
| Paxton Powers | from the TV show "Batman Beyond" |
| Paxton Flynn | from the TV show "The Returned" |
| Paxton P. Peanutbutter | from the TV show "BoJack Horseman" |
| Paxton Crawford | from the TV show "Nip/Tuck" |
| Paxton Hart | from the TV show "Dynasty" |
| Paxton Hall-Yoshida | from the TV show "Julie and the Phantoms" |
| Paxton McCreary | from the TV show "The 100" |
| Paxton Winters | from the TV show "Sweet/Vicious" |