Payson
boy name#3240 in 2025Payson entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #1870 in 2015, ranks #3240 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
#3240
rank today
#1870
peak (2015)
36
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3981 |
| 1920s | #4055 |
| 1930s | #3092 |
| 1960s | #4038 |
| 1980s | #6385 |
| 1990s | #4906 |
| 2000s | #2783 |
| 2010s | #2218 |
| 2020s | #2801 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Payson has been most popular in AZ, TX, UT.
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Payson are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Payson alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Payson in 2025?
- Payson ranks #3240 among US boy names in 2025, with 36 babies given the name.
- When was the name Payson most popular?
- Payson peaked in 2015, reaching #1870 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Payson with classmates?
- Payson will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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