Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Payton.
National Rank (2025)
#440
All-Time Peak Rank
#79 (2010)
Total U.S. Births
60,045
Unisex Distribution29.2% Boy / 70.8% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Payton Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Payton
According to SSA data, Payton achieved its highest historical rank of #79 in 2010. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2009 with 3,646 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 66.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 41 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Payton scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-66.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,646Births in 2009
Years in Top 100
4yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
41Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:32
1970s:45
1980s:110
1990s:7,219
2000s:23,380
2010s:23,144
2020s:6,115
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesPa-yon
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with P, a letter used by only 1.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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