Paxton Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name saw a significant increase in popularity after Angelina Jolie adopted her son Pax from Vietnam in 2007​

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A Deep Dive

Paxton Overview

Meaning

Peace town

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Old English

Etymology

Derived from the Old English words “pœcc” meaning “peace” and “tun” meaning “town” or “settlement.”

Pronunciation

/ˈpæksˌtən/

Popularity

Paxton is gaining attention in the USA and is appreciated for its modern appeal. In 2023, Paxton ranked #236 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Uncommon

Associated Traits

Peaceful, modern, dependable
A Deep Dive

Paxton Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Paxten, Paxtin, Paxtyn, Paxtan, Paxtun

Common Nicknames

Paxi, Paxty, Pato, Paxo, Tinny

Diminutives

Pax, Tony, Paxie, Pat, Paxy

Famous People

  • Paxton Whitehead
    (English Actor)
  • Paxton Lynch
    (American Football Player)
  • Paxton Booth
    (American Child Actor)
  • Paxton Baker
    (American Entertainment Executive)
  • Paxton Quigley
    (American Author and Security Expert)
  • Paxton Mills
    (American Radio Personality)
  • Paxton Schulte
    (Canadian Hockey Player)
  • Paxton James
    (American Musician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Paxton Hall-Yoshida
    ("Never Have I Ever," TV Series)
  • Paxton Whitehead
    ("Friends," TV Series)
  • Paxton Fettel
    ("F.E.A.R.," Video Game Series)
  • "Paxton Quigley's Had the Course"
    (Film)
  • Paxton Powers
    ("Batman Beyond," TV Series)
  • Paxton
    ("The Circle," Film)
  • "Paxton's Casebook"
    (Novel)
  • Paxton "Pax"
    ("Star Wars: Resistance," TV Series)

Places

  • Paxton City
    (Illinois, USA)
  • Paxton House
    (Scottish Borders, Scotland)
  • Paxton Lake
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Paxton Township
    (Ohio, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Paxton?

Paxton means “peace town” or “settlement of peace.” The name is often associated with calmness and harmony, projecting a peaceful and serene personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Paxton?

The name Paxton has English origins, derived from the Old English words “pæcc” (meaning “peace”) and “tun” (meaning “town” or “settlement”).

Paxton Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Paxton in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2552021#2562022#2562023
Top 3 Rankings#2032016#2072017#2212018

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Paxton

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023256
No change from 2022
1351
(+5 from 2022)
0.07378
2022256
(-1 from 2021)
1346
(-44 from 2021)
0.07186
2021255
(+7 from 2020)
1390
(+89 from 2020)
0.07419
2020262
(-10 from 2019)
1301
(-146 from 2019)
0.07034
2019252
(-31 from 2018)
1447
(-247 from 2018)
0.07530
2018221
(-14 from 2017)
1694
(-215 from 2017)
0.08715
2017207
(-4 from 2016)
1909
(-83 from 2016)
0.09646
2016203
(+25 from 2015)
1992
(+315 from 2015)
0.09834
2015228
(+32 from 2014)
1677
(+245 from 2014)
0.08203
2014260
(+2 from 2013)
1432
(+76 from 2013)
0.06988
2013262
(-20 from 2012)
1356
(-140 from 2012)
0.06711
2012242
(+31 from 2011)
1496
(+211 from 2011)
0.07372
2011273
(+23 from 2010)
1285
(+175 from 2010)
0.06326
2010296
(+31 from 2009)
1110
(+131 from 2009)
0.05403
2009327
(+92 from 2008)
979
(+282 from 2008)
0.04616
2008419
(+146 from 2007)
697
(+241 from 2007)
0.03197
2007565
(+211 from 2006)
456
(+189 from 2006)
0.02059
2006776
(+94 from 2005)
267
(+56 from 2005)
0.01218
2005870
(+8 from 2004)
211
(+14 from 2004)
0.00992
2004878
(+63 from 2003)
197
(+23 from 2003)
0.00932
2003941
(-99 from 2002)
174
(-23 from 2002)
0.00828
2002842
(+108 from 2001)
197
(+35 from 2001)
0.00953
2001950
(-9 from 2000)
162
(+1 from 2000)
0.00783
2000941
(-45 from 1999)
161
(-7 from 1999)
0.00771
1999896
(+20 from 1998)
168
(+12 from 1998)
0.00824
1998916
(+21 from 1997)
156
(+12 from 1997)
0.00769
1997937
(+289 from 1996)
144
(+53 from 1996)
0.00721
19961226
(-54 from 1995)
91
(-6 from 1995)
0.00454
19951172
(-68 from 1994)
97
(-7 from 1994)
0.00482
19941104
(+227 from 1993)
104
(+31 from 1993)
0.00510
19931331
(+65 from 1992)
73
(+7 from 1992)
0.00353
19921396
(+427 from 1991)
66
(+23 from 1991)
0.00314
19911823
(+1644 from 1990)
43
(+26 from 1990)
0.00203
19903467
(-1514 from 1989)
17
(-20 from 1989)
0.00079
19891953
(+414 from 1988)
37
(+12 from 1988)
0.00177
19882367
(+575 from 1987)
25
(+8 from 1987)
0.00125
19872942
(-652 from 1986)
17
(-7 from 1986)
0.00087
19862290
(+137 from 1985)
24
(+3 from 1985)
0.00125
19852427
(+103 from 1984)
21
(+2 from 1984)
0.00109
19842530
(+47 from 1983)
19
(+1 from 1983)
0.00101
19832577
(+19 from 1982)
18
No change from 1982
0.00097
19822596
(-100 from 1981)
18
(-1 from 1981)
0.00095
19812496
(-129 from 1980)
19
(-2 from 1980)
0.00102
19802367
(+98 from 1979)
21
(+2 from 1979)
0.00113
19792465
(+8 from 1978)
19
(+1 from 1978)
0.00106
19782473
(-466 from 1977)
18
(-6 from 1977)
0.00105
19772007
(-134 from 1976)
24
(-2 from 1976)
0.00140
19761873
(+261 from 1975)
26
(+5 from 1975)
0.00159
19752134
(-663 from 1974)
21
(-14 from 1974)
0.00129
19741471
(-159 from 1973)
35
(-5 from 1973)
0.00215
19731312
(-116 from 1972)
40
(-7 from 1972)
0.00248
19721196
(-87 from 1971)
47
(-7 from 1971)
0.00281
19711109
(+82 from 1970)
54
(+6 from 1970)
0.00297
19701191
(+334 from 1969)
48
(+20 from 1969)
0.00252
19691525
(+1211 from 1968)
28
(+18 from 1968)
0.00153
19682736
(-384 from 1967)
10
(-2 from 1967)
0.00056
19672352
(-24 from 1966)
12
No change from 1966
0.00067
19662328
(+915 from 1965)
12
(+5 from 1965)
0.00066
19653243
(-698 from 1964)
7
(-4 from 1964)
0.00037
19642545
(+499 from 1963)
11
(+3 from 1963)
0.00054
19633044
(-540 from 1962)
8
(-3 from 1962)
0.00039
19622504
(-557 from 1961)
11
(-7 from 1961)
0.00052
19611947
(+1390 from 1960)
18
(+11 from 1960)
0.00083
19603337
(-693 from 1958)
7
(-3 from 1958)
0.00032
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19582644
(+325 from 1956)
10
(+2 from 1956)
0.00046
19570
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19562969
(+917 from 1955)
8
(+3 from 1955)
0.00037
19553886
(-150 from 1952)
5
No change from 1952
0.00024
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19523736
(-438 from 1949)
5
(-1 from 1949)
0.00025
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19493298
(+370 from 1948)
6
(+1 from 1948)
0.00033
19483668
(-997 from 1947)
5
(-4 from 1947)
0.00028
19472671
(+863 from 1938)
9
(+4 from 1938)
0.00048
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19383534
(+111 from 1935)
5
No change from 1935
0.00044
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19353645
(-255 from 1931)
5
(-1 from 1931)
0.00047
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19313390
(+761 from 1928)
6
(+1 from 1928)
0.00056
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19284151
(-410 from 1925)
5
(-1 from 1925)
0.00044
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19253741
(-236 from 1924)
6
(-1 from 1924)
0.00052
19243505
(-330 from 1923)
7
(-1 from 1923)
0.00060
19233175
(+342 from 1921)
8
(+1 from 1921)
0.00071
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19213517
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00062
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Paxton

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3102021#3542022#3472023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3452021#3552022#4122023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2242021#1792022#1962023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2292021#2152022#2092023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1472021#1802022#1992023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3512021#3502022#3402023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2322021#2302022#2772023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2712021#2772022#3122023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2402021#1982022#2082023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3622021#2992022#2552023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1862021#2002022#2442023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2482021#1852022#1722023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3092021#3312022#3042023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3502021#4192022#3062023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2452021#2532022#2712023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1932021#1592022#1582023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2742021#4502022#2792023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1822021#2022022#2382023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1812021#1422022#1492023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2592021#3852022#2472023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2292021#1822022#1912023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1982021#1782022#2072023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2382021#2282022#1912023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1172021#1062022#1982023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1852021#2292022#2352023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2122021#2622022#2152023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3632021#4362022#3642023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2202021#2072022#2482023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1412021#3002022#1712023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1942021#3042022#2002023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2542021#2762022#3112023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1052021#1802022#1192023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3972021#3222022#2572023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2692021#3762022#3212023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1992021#942022#1142023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4262021#6392022#3592023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2922021#1232022#1292023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2372021#2842022#3152023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2662021#1162022#1552023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2252021#1932022#1342023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2872021#3402022#2532023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4262021#3892022#3732023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1302019#1032020#872021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2602021#942022#1942023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2182020#2042021#1732023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1332019#2072020#1682023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1582019#2862020#1212021

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1372019#1032020#912021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2352016#1982017#2112023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2282015#1922023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2812016

Popularity Rankings for Paxton in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3482021#3472022#2592023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4052013#3812017#3832021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7982020#9802021#5982022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Paxton a Name for Boys or Girls?

Paxton is traditionally a unisex name, though it is more commonly used for boys. This versatility makes it a modern and appealing choice for any gender.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Paxton

Paxton in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Paxton Whitehead (Actor, born 1937): An English actor and playwright who has had a long and distinguished career in theater, television, and film.
  • Paxton Lynch (Football Player, born 1994): An American football quarterback who has played in the NFL for several teams.
  • Paxton Booth (Actor, born 2010): An American child actor best known for his role in the TV series "Coop & Cami Ask the World."
  • Paxton Baker (Executive, born 1961): An American entertainment executive and producer who has made significant contributions to the music and television industries.
  • Paxton Quigley (Author, born 1947): An American author and security expert who has written extensively on self-defense for women.
  • Paxton Mills (Radio Personality, 1953–2001): An American radio personality and program director who was influential in the broadcasting industry.
  • Paxton Schulte (Hockey Player, born 1972): A Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in various leagues in North America and Europe.
  • Paxton James (Musician, born 1985): An American singer-songwriter and musician who has released several albums and performed extensively.
  • Paxton Hall-Yoshida ("Never Have I Ever," 2020 TV Series): A popular high school student who becomes the love interest of the main character, Devi.
  • Paxton Whitehead ("Friends," 1994 TV Series): Guest-starred as Mr. Waltham, Rachel's British boss.
  • Paxton Fettel ("F.E.A.R.," 2005 Video Game Series): A psychic commander of a clone army who is one of the primary antagonists.
  • "Paxton Quigley's Had the Course" (1968 Film): A comedic film about a college student who gets involved in various romantic entanglements.
  • Paxton Powers ("Batman Beyond," 1999 TV Series): The son of Derek Powers who becomes an antagonist to Batman.
  • Paxton ("The Circle," 2017 Film): A minor character in a thriller about a powerful tech company.
  • "Paxton's Casebook" (Novel): A mystery novel following the investigations of a private detective named Paxton.
  • Paxton "Pax" ("Star Wars: Resistance," 2018 TV Series): A character who is a member of the First Order.
  • Paxton City (Illinois, USA): A city located in Ford County, with historic sites and a small-town atmosphere.
  • Paxton House (Scottish Borders, Scotland): A stately home built in the 18th century, featuring beautiful gardens and a renowned art collection.
  • Paxton Lake (British Columbia, Canada): A freshwater lake on Texada Island, ideal for fishing and kayaking.
  • Paxton Township (Ohio, USA): A township in Ross County with rural landscapes and agricultural communities.
  • Paxton Park (Texas, USA): A public park in the city of Port Arthur, offering recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Paxton Street (New South Wales, Australia): A notable street in the town of Springwood, lined with shops and cafes.
  • Paxton Valley (British Columbia, Canada): A scenic valley located in the interior region, known for its outdoor activities.

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