Payton
girl name#440 in 2025Payton entered the US charts in 1966, peaked at #79 in 2010, ranks #440 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1966–2025
#440
rank today
#79
peak (2010)
701
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3211 |
| 1970s | #8022 |
| 1980s | #5921 |
| 1990s | #989 |
| 2000s | #152 |
| 2010s | #149 |
| 2020s | #318 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Payton has been most popular in TX, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 59,500 people named Payton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Payton alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Payton in 2025?
- Payton ranks #440 among US girl names in 2025, with 701 babies given the name.
- When was the name Payton most popular?
- Payton peaked in 2010, reaching #79 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Payton with classmates?
- Payton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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