#3812024 rank
2009peak year
59,329babies named Payton since 1880
▼ 42%5-year trend
Payton popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Payton mean?
From the English surname Peyton, from an Old English place name meaning 'Pega's settlement'. A unisex given name of the late 20th century.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylemodern, vintage
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