Payden
Payden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Paten's valley or path, or derived from the Scottish name Paden.
Origin and history
Payden is a modern spelling variation of Paden, an English surname derived from a place name or patronymic root. It has been used in the United States as a rare given name for boys, remaining well outside top rankings. Its usage reflects a broader American trend of adopting surname-style names with the '-den' ending.
Popularity in the United States
1,343 babies in the United States have been named Payden since 1880. It ranks #3366 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1823.
States where it is most popular
- TX (47.7 %)
- UT (16.6 %)
- CA (9 %)
- MO (7.5 %)
- OK (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 92 |
| 1990-2000 | 308 |
| 2000-2010 | 477 |
| 2010-2019 | 362 |
| 2020-2029 | 104 |
Fun facts
- Payden is a alternative spelling of Paden, influenced by popular names like Hayden and Jayden.
- Over 1,300 boys have been named Payden in the United States since 1880.