Paxson
Every Paxson since 1993 — 443 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Paxson
Paxson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,075 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 443 American babies have been named Paxson. Its peak came in 2012, when 39 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 Paxson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Paxson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #8,075 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,723 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,186 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,659 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,892 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,665 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,108 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,875 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,888 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3,275 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3,416 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,442 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,148 |
| 2012 | 39 | #2,993 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3,493 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,874 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,486 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,320 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,728 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,857 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,848 |
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| 2000 | 5 | #11,692 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Paxson in 2025?
Paxson ranked #8,075 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Paxson?
443 babies have been named Paxson in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Paxson most popular?
Paxson peaked in 2012, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Paxson a boy or girl name?
Paxson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Paxson rising or falling?
Paxson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.