Payten
Payten is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pæga's estate or settlement.
Origin and history
Payten is a modern spelling variant of Peyton, derived from an English surname and place name meaning Pæga's settlement. Historically a surname, it gained popularity as a unisex given name in the late 20th century. In the United States, this specific spelling is relatively rare for boys.
Popularity in the United States
631 babies in the United States have been named Payten since 1880. It ranks #4045 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1909.
States where it is most popular
- TX (38.5 %)
- MN (23.1 %)
- IL (19.2 %)
- KS (19.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 82 |
| 2000-2010 | 339 |
| 2010-2019 | 192 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Fun facts
- Payten is a phonetic spelling variant of the more common Peyton or Payton.
- The original surname Peyton derives from places in Essex and Sussex, England.