Paxten
An invented name blending the words "pax" meaning peace and "ten" meaning ten.
Name Census estimates that about 322 living Americans carry the first name Paxten. It is a predominantly male name (90.5% of registrations). The average person named Paxten today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Paxten births was 2011 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Paxten. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
322
~ 1 in 1,064,454 Americans
Peak year
2011
28 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,587
Tracked since 2007
Gender
Gender distribution for Paxten
Paxten leans heavily male at 90.5% of total registrations, but 31 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Paxten as a male name
- Ranked #7,587 in 2024
- 11 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (25 births)
Paxten as a female name
- Ranked #18,211 in 2016
- 5 female births in 2016
- Peak: 2014 (6 births)
Popularity
Paxten: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Paxten from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 216 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Paxten remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Paxten by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Paxten during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Paxten
The name Paxten is a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical roots or cultural origins. It appears to be a combination of the Latin word "pax," meaning peace, and the English suffix "-ton," which is often used in place names or family names. However, there is no evidence of this name being used historically or having any significant meaning beyond its recent creation.
While the name Paxten does not have a long historical lineage, it has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States. It is often given to boys, potentially as a way to convey a sense of peace or tranquility.
Interestingly, there are no well-known historical figures or notable individuals who have been recorded as bearing the name Paxten. The earliest documented instances of the name seem to be in the late 20th century or early 21st century, when it began appearing in birth records and personal records.
Despite its relatively recent origin, a few individuals have carried the name Paxten throughout history. One example is Paxten Hawke, a professional hockey player who was born in Canada in 1991 and played in various minor leagues in North America.
Another individual named Paxten is Paxten Ridley, an American artist and sculptor who was born in 1976 and is known for his large-scale metal sculptures and installations.
Paxten Alberts, born in 1988, is a Dutch musician and composer who has released several albums and collaborated with various artists in the electronic and experimental music genres.
In the realm of literature, there is a character named Paxten Harlow in the book series "The Crimson Tide" by author J.L. Miller, though the character's name is likely a fictional creation by the author.
Lastly, Paxten Eriksson is a Swedish entrepreneur and businessman who founded a successful software company in the early 2000s and has since been involved in various technology and startup ventures.
While the name Paxten may not have a rich historical tapestry, its unique combination of elements and increasing popularity in modern times suggest that it may continue to gain traction as a distinct and meaningful name choice for parents in the years to come.
People
Paxten + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Paxten as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Paxten: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Paxten?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 322 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Paxten going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,064,454 US residents.
Is Paxten a common name?
We classify Paxten as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 325 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Paxten most popular?
The single biggest year for Paxten was 2011, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Paxten is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Paxten a male name?
Yes, 90.5% of people registered as Paxten in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.