Payne
boy name#8243 in 2025Payne entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1142 in 2000, ranks #8243 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
#8243
rank today
#1142
peak (2000)
9
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1310 |
| 1910s | #3102 |
| 1920s | #3872 |
| 1930s | #3480 |
| 1980s | #4557 |
| 1990s | #2430 |
| 2000s | #2413 |
| 2010s | #4825 |
| 2020s | #6685 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Payne are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Payne alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Payne in 2025?
- Payne ranks #8243 among US boy names in 2025, with 9 babies given the name.
- When was the name Payne most popular?
- Payne peaked in 2000, reaching #1142 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Payne with classmates?
- Payne will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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