Boy · #6,932 in 2026

Paxson

Name: Popularity of the name Paxson in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Paxson, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,932

Peak Rank

#2,954 (2012)

Total Babies

456

5-Yr Trend

-30%

1993

First Year

2026

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#2954

Peak Rank

456

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Paxson

Paxson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1993, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 39 Paxsons were born — ranking #2,954 that year. As of 2026, Paxson ranks #6,932 for baby boys with 11 births, falling sharply (-30%). In total, more than 456 Paxsons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Paxson

Phonetically similar names — useful when Paxson is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Paxon
Paxton
Packen
Passen
Paction
Paxman
Pasan
Waxen
Boxen
Pasin
Paquin
Poxing

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Paxson

What does the name Paxson mean?

Paxson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Paxson in 2026?

In 2026, Paxson ranks #6,932 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Paxson most popular?

Paxson reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #2,954 that year with 39 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Paxson most popular?

Paxson has historically been most popular in Alaska, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Paxson.

Is Paxson a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Paxson is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Paxson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Paxson include Lazar, Geremiah, Coulter. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Paxson

Paxson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 456 births in the dataset. Paxson's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #2,954. Use the chart and map above to compare Paxson's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.