Boy nameCurrently #9,622 in the USFalling
Payne
//ˈpeɪn//
1 syllablePeak year: 20005 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Payne'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.
Payne's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Payne |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 34 |
| 1993 | 54 |
| 1994 | 72 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1996 | 42 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 41 |
| 2000 | 121 |
| 2001 | 81 |
| 2002 | 68 |
| 2003 | 55 |
| 2004 | 45 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Payne through the decades
- Payne peaked in 2000, when 121 babies were named Payne in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Payne has fallen 45% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Payne currently ranks #9,622 in the US and is cooling off.