At a glance
- In short
- Praxton is a strong and distinctive name of English origin, with a modern and uncommon appeal for baby boys.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2023 (#12,239)
- Babies in 2023
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #8,819 in 2018
- First recorded
- 2009
Meaning of Praxton
Praxton is a strong and distinctive name for baby boys. It has English origins and is pronounced as "PRAX-tuhn" (/ˈpræks.tən/). The name Praxton is a variation of the name Paxton, which adds to its uniqueness. In recent years, the popularity of the name Praxton has been steadily increasing in the United States. In 2020, it was given to 7 newborn boys, ranking at number 9537 in terms of occurrence. The name Praxton carries an air of strength and individuality, making it a great choice for parents looking for a modern and uncommon name for their little one.
How to pronounce Praxton
English
- Pronounced PRAX-tuhn /ˈpræks.tən/
Popularity of Praxton in the U.S.
Praxton was last recorded in the U.S. in 2023, ranked #12,239 with 5 babies. It peaked at #8,819 in 2018. It first appears in the records in 2009.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 2009–2023 8 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 12,239 | back (not recorded in 2021–2022) |
| 2020 | 7 | 9,554 | back (not recorded in 2019) |
| 2018 | 8 | 8,819 | ▲ 3,427 |
| 2017 | 5 | 12,246 | ▼ 61 |
| 2016 | 5 | 12,185 | ▼ 1,541 |
| 2015 | 6 | 10,644 | back (not recorded in 2014) |
| 2013 | 6 | 10,728 | back (not recorded in 2010–2012) |
| 2009 | 5 | 12,491 | new |