Paxson Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPAKS-un / /ˈpæksən/English; Latin
Meaning
peaceful (Latin); son of Pax (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Paxson is derived from a surname meaning 'son of Pax,' where Pax refers to peace. The Latin origin relates to the word 'pax,' which means peace and has been used in various cultural contexts, including Roman history and Christian theology.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Paxton
- Pax
International Variants
- Pax (Latin)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Paxson was first seen in the United States in 1993. Paxson has ranked as high as #1342 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in Alaska, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Paxson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Paxson (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AK | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 13 |