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Paxton
Paxton Pronunciation
Paxton is pronounced PAK-stun /ˈpæk.stən/High
Meaning: From an Old English surname and place name, from Pæcc's tun (settlement, town); sometimes also interpreted as combining Old English pax (peace) with tun, giving 'peace settlement'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Paxton originates as a habitational surname from English place names in Huntingdonshire (now Cambridgeshire), England — Great Paxton and Little Paxton — recorded in Domesday Book as Pachstone. The place name likely derives from a personal name Pæcc combined with Old English tun (settlement, enclosure, farm). The surname has been in use since medieval times in England and Scotland.
As a given name, Paxton was used primarily for boys in the 20th century in the United States, often as a surname transferred to first-name use. In the 21st century it has crossed gender lines and is increasingly chosen for girls, following the broader American trend of surname-style names. It debuted on U.S. charts for girls in the 2010s and continues to rise.
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How do you pronounce Paxton?
Paxton is pronounced PAK-stun (/ˈpæk.stən/). Press play above to hear Paxton said aloud.
How do you say Paxton?
Paxton is said PAK-stun (/ˈpæk.stən/). Press play above to hear Paxton said aloud.
What does the name Paxton mean?
Paxton means Pæcc's settlement or peace town, from an Old English place name combining a personal name with tun (settlement).
Is Paxton a boy or girl name?
Paxton is a unisex name, historically used for boys as a surname but increasingly chosen for girls in the United States.
How popular is Paxton?
Paxton has been steadily rising for girls in the U.S. since the 2010s, following the trend of surname-style given names.