An estimated 27,815 living Americans are named Paxton.
How rare is Paxton?
Paxton is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 988 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 50.4% from its 2016 peak.
How old is the typical Paxton?
The median age of a living American named Paxton is approximately 10 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 15 years old.
Is Paxton still popular?
Not especially. Paxton has been declining since its 2016 peak and registered 988 births in 2025.
Peak year
2016
Decline from peak
50.4%
2025
988
All-time
28,194
Diaspora map
Paxton broke out in Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington (2007) and became over-represented in 26 states over 11 years.
Broke out: Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington, 2007 · over-represented in 26 states over 11 years
