Paxten
Every Paxten since 2007 — 335 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Paxten
Paxten is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,743 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 335 American babies have been named Paxten — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2011, when 28 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 Paxten stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Paxten year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 9 | #8,743 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,152 |
| 2023 | — | — | 13 | #6,800 |
| 2022 | — | — | 13 | #6,743 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,991 |
| 2020 | — | — | 18 | #5,180 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,701 |
| 2018 | — | — | 25 | #4,191 |
| 2017 | — | — | 19 | #5,062 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,215 | 18 | #5,269 |
| 2015 | — | — | 22 | #4,512 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,058 | 17 | #5,422 |
| 2013 | — | — | 21 | #4,575 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,878 | 21 | #4,638 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,888 | 23 | #4,319 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,144 | 15 | #5,963 |
| 2009 | — | — | 15 | #6,009 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,740 | 9 | #8,833 |
| 2007 | — | — | 13 | #6,519 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Paxten in 2025?
Paxten ranked #8,743 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Paxten?
335 babies have been named Paxten in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Paxten most popular?
Paxten peaked in 2011, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Paxten a boy or girl name?
Paxten is used for both: about 9% of babies named Paxten have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Paxten rising or falling?
Paxten is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.