Paxtyn
Every Paxtyn since 1997 — 970 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Paxtyn
Paxtyn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,637 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 970 American babies have been named Paxtyn — about 51% boys and 49% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2016, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Paxtyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Paxtyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,518 | 31 | #3,637 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,922 | 29 | #3,870 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,225 | 45 | #2,837 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,135 | 37 | #3,262 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,809 | 31 | #3,632 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,270 | 35 | #3,254 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,574 | 25 | #4,202 |
| 2018 | 42 | #3,660 | 25 | #4,192 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,461 | 27 | #3,954 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,910 | 39 | #3,046 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,689 | 34 | #3,345 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,996 | 23 | #4,360 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,274 | 22 | #4,429 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,372 | 23 | #4,351 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,098 | 22 | #4,468 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,801 | 21 | #4,640 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,505 | 14 | #6,343 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,399 | 10 | #8,139 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,793 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,321 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Paxtyn in 2025?
Paxtyn ranked #3,637 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Paxtyn?
970 babies have been named Paxtyn in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Paxtyn most popular?
Paxtyn peaked in 2016, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Paxtyn a boy or girl name?
Paxtyn is used for both: about 49% of babies named Paxtyn have been girls and 51% boys.
Is the name Paxtyn rising or falling?
Paxtyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.