Paxson
2025 SSA
About Paxson
Paxson is a masculine name with English origins, derived from the word 'pax,' meaning 'peace' in Latin, combined with the Germanic suffix '-son' indicating 'son of.' This surname-turned-first-name follows the modern trend of adapting family names for use as given names. Paxson carries the meaning 'son of peace' or 'peaceful one.' It has gained modest popularity in the United States since the early 2000s, appealing to parents seeking names that sound strong and traditional yet remain uncommon. The name combines ancient peaceful associations with a contemporary, masculine sound. Paxson also benefits from the popular 'x' sound that has become fashionable in modern boy's names like Jaxon, Braxton, and Daxton.
Pronounced PAK-sun.
As of October 2026, Paxson ranked #8075 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2993 for boys in 2012.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,442 | 32 | 16.7 |
| 2015 | #3,415 | 33 | 17.2 |
| 2016 | #3,275 | 35 | 18.4 |
| 2017 | #4,886 | 20 | 10.8 |
| 2018 | #4,873 | 20 | 11 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,664 | 21 | 12.2 |
| 2021 | #4,890 | 20 | 11.4 |
| 2022 | #4,659 | 22 | 12.6 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |