Unisex nameCurrently #7,150 in the USFalling
Payten
2 syllablesPeak year: 20096 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Payten'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.
Payten's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Payten |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 43 |
| 1997 | 76 |
| 1998 | 64 |
| 1999 | 82 |
| 2000 | 120 |
| 2001 | 116 |
| 2002 | 94 |
| 2003 | 87 |
| 2004 | 151 |
| 2005 | 178 |
| 2006 | 174 |
| 2007 | 207 |
| 2008 | 328 |
| 2009 | 343 |
| 2010 | 332 |
| 2011 | 288 |
| 2012 | 199 |
| 2013 | 182 |
| 2014 | 140 |
| 2015 | 127 |
| 2016 | 104 |
| 2017 | 83 |
| 2018 | 71 |
| 2019 | 64 |
| 2020 | 55 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 21 |
Payten through the decades
- Payten peaked in 2009, when 343 babies were named Payten in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Payten has fallen 72% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Payten currently ranks #7,150 in the US and is cooling off.