NAME PROFILE
Paxton
Paxton is a name of English origin, meaning 'from the peaceful town.' It evokes a sense of tranquility and strength, suggesting a person who is both grounded and approachable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 30,318 |
| Gender | Male (86% / 14%) |
| Peak year | 2016 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1970 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 32%CA — 19%NC — 17%GA — 16%OH — 16%
Notable People
Paxton Lynch (American football quarterback) · Bill Paxton (Actor, *Titanic*, *Aliens*) · Paxton Fettel (Character from the video game *F.E.A.R.*) · Paxton Smith (Activist, known for graduation speech on reproductive rights) · Paxton Call (Social media influencer and entrepreneur)
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