Paxton Boy

Popularity: #320 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PAK-ston //ˈpækstən//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: from the town of Pæcc's town; Latin: peaceful town

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Paxton has its roots in Old English, deriving from the elements "pæc" meaning "peace" and "tun" meaning "town" or "settlement." This etymology suggests a literal meaning of "peace town" or "town of peace." The name emerged in England during the medieval period, with its earliest forms appearing in various records as a surname before transitioning into use as a given name. The surname Paxton is historically linked to several locations in England, particularly in the counties of Northumberland and Yorkshire, where it was used to denote individuals from these places.

Historically, the name Paxton has been associated with notable figures and events. One significant milestone is the use of the name in the 19th century, particularly in the context of the Paxton family, who were influential in various sectors, including politics and the arts.

The name also gained prominence through the works of authors and poets who utilized it in their writings, contributing to its cultural resonance. Additionally, the name is sometimes linked to the Paxton Boys, a group of frontiersmen in Pennsylvania during the 18th century, who were involved in significant historical events related to colonial expansion and Native American relations.

Culturally, Paxton embodies themes of peace and community, reflecting its etymological roots. The name has been embraced in various literary and artistic contexts, symbolizing harmony and settlement.

Its historical significance and the associations with peace have allowed it to endure through the centuries. While diminutive forms or variations of the name have emerged, such as Pax, the original form of Paxton remains the most recognized and historically rich.

Overall, the name Paxton carries a legacy that intertwines linguistic heritage with historical narratives.

Famous people named Paxton

In this section, you will find notable people named Paxton. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Paxton who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Paxton Whitehead is an actor best known for The Last Starfighter, The Good Wife, and Frasier.

Fictional characters named Paxton

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Paxton Fettel is a fictional character from the video game series F.E.A.R. He is a genetically enhanced soldier who serves as a primary antagonist, known for his psychic abilities and connection to the game's horror elements.

Paxton is a fictional character from the film The Last House on the Left. He is a key member of a group of criminals who terrorize a family, playing a significant role in the film's conflict.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Paxton, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

PaigeParkerPeytonPiperPreston

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Paxton. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

PaytonPattersonPaxParkerPadenPaigePeyton

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Paxton was first seen in the United States in 1921.

Paxton has ranked as high as #352 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Tennessee, and North Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Paxton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Paxton is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Paxton was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Paxton.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,037 988 49
2024 1,220 1,170 50
2023 1,422 1,357 65
2022 1,436 1,350 86
2021 1,468 1,392 76
2020 1,375 1,301 74
2019 1,533 1,450 83
2018 1,781 1,694 87
2017 2,004 1,909 95
2016 2,084 1,993 91
2015 1,746 1,677 69
2014 1,492 1,432 60
2013 1,410 1,356 54
2012 1,544 1,496 48
2011 1,341 1,287 54
2010 1,166 1,110 56
2009 1,022 979 43
2008 744 697 47
2007 493 456 37
2006 310 267 43
2005 242 211 31
2004 242 197 45
2003 233 174 59
2002 250 197 53
2001 205 162 43
2000 229 161 68
1999 240 168 72
1998 210 156 54
1997 220 144 76
1996 167 91 76
1995 162 97 65
1994 236 104 132
1993 118 73 45
1992 89 66 23
1991 58 43 15
1990 17 17 0
1989 37 37 0
1988 25 25 0
1987 17 17 0
1986 24 24 0
1985 21 21 0
1984 19 19 0
1983 18 18 0
1982 18 18 0
1981 19 19 0
1980 21 21 0
1979 19 19 0
1978 18 18 0
1977 24 24 0
1976 26 26 0
1975 21 21 0
1974 35 35 0
1973 40 40 0
1972 47 47 0
1971 54 54 0
1970 48 48 0
1969 28 28 0
1968 10 10 0
1967 12 12 0
1966 12 12 0
1965 7 7 0
1964 11 11 0
1963 8 8 0
1962 11 11 0
1961 18 18 0
1960 7 7 0
1958 10 10 0
1956 8 8 0
1955 5 5 0
1952 5 5 0
1949 6 6 0
1948 5 5 0
1947 9 9 0
1938 5 5 0
1935 5 5 0
1931 6 6 0
1928 5 5 0
1925 6 6 0
1924 7 7 0
1923 8 8 0
1921 7 7 0

Top States for Paxton (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 111
10%
CA 82
7%
PA 57
5%
OH 52
5%
TN 45
4%
FL 41
4%
GA 38
3%
NC 38
3%
AL 35
3%
IN 34
3%
KY 33
3%
MI 33
3%
NY 32
3%
MO 30
3%
OR 29
3%
WA 29
3%
IL 28
2%
OK 28
2%
AZ 26
2%
MN 25
2%
LA 25
2%
WI 24
2%
SC 24
2%
MS 21
2%
IA 20
2%
AR 20
2%
CO 18
2%
UT 17
1%
MD 16
1%
VA 15
1%
ID 15
1%
MA 14
1%
NE 14
1%
NJ 13
1%
WV 11
1%
KS 9
1%
NH 8
1%
ND 7
1%
SD 7
1%
MT 6
1%
NV 6
1%
CT 5
0%
HI 5
0%