Payton
Payton is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pæga's town or estate.
Origin and history
Payton is a unisex name of Old English origin, derived from a place name meaning Pæga's settlement. Originally used primarily as a surname, it gained strong popularity as a given name for girls in the United States starting in the late 20th century. It offers a modern, occupational-style sound that remains widely recognized.
Popularity in the United States
60,045 babies in the United States have been named Payton since 1880. It ranks #526 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #308.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.3 %)
- CA (6.2 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
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 | 32 |
| 1970-1980 | 45 |
| 1980-1990 | 110 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,219 |
| 2000-2010 | 23,380 |
| 2010-2019 | 23,144 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,115 |
Famous people named Payton
- Payton Ackman: Athlete, Softball Player
Nicknames
Pay, Pay-Pay
Fun facts
- Payton originated as a locational surname referring to parish villages in England, such as Peyton in Suffolk.
- While Payton is frequently given to girls, spelling variants like Peyton are also widely used across genders.