Payton
boy name#1564 in 2025Payton entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #219 in 2000, ranks #1564 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1564
rank today
#219
peak (2000)
109
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #913 |
| 1890s | #979 |
| 1900s | #1373 |
| 1910s | #1872 |
| 1920s | #1963 |
| 1930s | #2070 |
| 1940s | #1950 |
| 1950s | #2445 |
| 1960s | #2133 |
| 1970s | #2257 |
| 1980s | #1571 |
| 1990s | #530 |
| 2000s | #262 |
| 2010s | #667 |
| 2020s | #1373 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Payton has been most popular in TX, IL, CA.
Living bearers
About 24,000 people named Payton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Payton alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 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 #1564 among US boy names in 2025, with 109 babies given the name.
- When was the name Payton most popular?
- Payton peaked in 2000, reaching #219 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Payton with classmates?
- Payton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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