Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Paxton.
National Rank (2025)
#338
All-Time Peak Rank
#203 (2016)
Total U.S. Births
28,194
Unisex Distribution93.0% Boy / 7.0% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Paxton Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Paxton
According to SSA data, Paxton achieved its highest historical rank of #203 in 2016. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 1,993 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 41.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 66 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Paxton scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-41.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,993Births in 2016
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
66Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:33
1930s:16
1940s:20
1950s:28
1960s:124
1970s:332
1980s:219
1990s:959
2000s:3,501
2010s:15,404
2020s:7,558
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesPax-ton
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with P, a letter used by only 1.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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