Unisex nameCurrently #6,372 in the USFalling
Payden
2 syllablesPeak year: 20086 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Payden's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Payden's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Payden |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 43 |
| 1994 | 49 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 58 |
| 1997 | 46 |
| 1998 | 49 |
| 1999 | 48 |
| 2000 | 40 |
| 2001 | 57 |
| 2002 | 60 |
| 2003 | 56 |
| 2004 | 64 |
| 2005 | 68 |
| 2006 | 76 |
| 2007 | 73 |
| 2008 | 127 |
| 2009 | 121 |
| 2010 | 115 |
| 2011 | 90 |
| 2012 | 87 |
| 2013 | 71 |
| 2014 | 65 |
| 2015 | 67 |
| 2016 | 49 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 23 |
Payden through the decades
- Payden peaked in 2008, when 127 babies were named Payden in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Payden has fallen 60% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Payden currently ranks #6,372 in the US and is cooling off.