Declining since 2012, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Paxon since 1994
Babies named Paxon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 284 |
| 2020s | 103 |
Meaning & origin
Paxon is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1994. It reached its peak popularity in 2017, when it ranked 6,803. Since 2012, its usage has been steadily falling, and as of 2025 it occurs in approximately 1 in 142,340 births. The name has no recorded top states and remains a rare choice, likely influenced by names like Pax or Paxton. Its trajectory suggests it has not entered widespread use, maintaining a niche appeal among parents seeking distinctive, surname-style names.
The name Paxon first appeared in U.S. records in 1994. It may be a respelling or variant of Paxton, an English surname meaning 'Pæcc's settlement,' or a coinage inspired by the Latin word pax ('peace'). Its usage remains rare and seems to follow modern naming trends favoring -son endings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pax
Variants: Paxton
Sibling names for Paxon
Names that share Paxon's style, for a brother or sister.
