Paxon
Every Paxon since 1994 — 475 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Paxon
Paxon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,090 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 475 American babies have been named Paxon. Its peak came in 2017, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Paxon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Paxon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,090 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,648 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,533 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,617 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3,981 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,118 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,296 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,573 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2,935 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,434 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,849 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,229 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,473 |
| 2012 | 37 | #3,097 |
| 2011 | 33 | #3,350 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,873 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,892 |
| 2008 | 19 | #5,017 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,371 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,372 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,867 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,976 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Paxon in 2025?
Paxon ranked #7,090 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Paxon?
475 babies have been named Paxon in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Paxon most popular?
Paxon peaked in 2017, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Paxon a boy or girl name?
Paxon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Paxon rising or falling?
Paxon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.