Paxton
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Peace town or Pœcc's settlement
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #338 in 2025 with 988 babies born.
History: Paxton is an English place name and surname derived from the Old English personal name Pœcc combined with 'tun,' meaning settlement or town. It became a given name through the 19th and 20th century trend of using surnames as first names and has grown in popularity in the United States in recent decades.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Paxton? About 1 in 3,210 babies born in 2025 were named Paxton, or roughly 2.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Paxton
What does the name Paxton mean?
Paxton means “Peace town or Pœcc's settlement” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Paxton?
Paxton has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Peace town or Pœcc's settlement”.
How popular is Paxton?
Paxton ranked #338 in 2025 — given to 988 babies that year.
When was Paxton most popular?
Paxton peaked in 2016 with 1,993 babies registered that year.
Is Paxton a boy or girl name?
Paxton is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Paxtons in registered births are male.
Is the name Paxton rising or falling in popularity?
Paxton has risen 2047 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2385 in 2020 to #338 in 2025.
How long has Paxton been recorded?
Paxton appears in birth records across 81 years — from 1921 through 2025.