Payton
Peaked at #79 nationally in 2010, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Payton has been recorded 71% of the time for girls and 29% of the time for boys.
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Payton — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#79
in 2010
Current rank
#381
in 2024
Years tracked
52
1966–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1966, Payton reached its peak popularity for girls in 2010, ranking #79 nationally with 3,589 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #135 (2014) to #381 (2024) — a 65% drop.
As of 2024, Payton ranks #381 nationally for girls, with 820 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #381 | 820 |
| 2023 | #311 | 991 |
| 2022 | #289 | 1,097 |
| 2021 | #267 | 1,168 |
| 2020 | #218 | 1,331 |
| 2019 | #216 | 1,422 |
| 2018 | #218 | 1,428 |
| 2017 | #189 | 1,650 |
Payton — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#219
in 2000
Current rank
#1516
in 2024
Years tracked
120
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Payton reached its peak popularity for boys in 2000, ranking #219 nationally with 1,581 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #644 (2014) to #1516 (2024) — a 58% drop.
As of 2024, Payton ranks #1516 nationally for boys, with 117 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,516 | 117 |
| 2023 | #1,492 | 120 |
| 2022 | #1,313 | 144 |
| 2021 | #1,241 | 154 |
| 2020 | #1,122 | 176 |
| 2019 | #1,109 | 178 |
| 2018 | #909 | 237 |
| 2017 | #797 | 288 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Payton most popular?
Payton was most popular in 2010, when it ranked #79 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Payton becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Payton?
At least 83,955 babies have been recorded with the name Payton in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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