Paxson
Pronunciation: [ p-AKS-uhn ]
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Paxson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 433 babies have been named Paxson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Paxson is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,853 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,853
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Paxson
Paxson is a boy name .
Paxson is currently ranked #6,853 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Paxson include Pax, Paxs, Paxsy, Paxsie, Pay, Paie, and Paxkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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