Payton: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the peaceful fighting man's town.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1118
- Peak
- #219 in 2000
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Payton Means
Payton is a boy name of English origin. A child from the peaceful fighting man's town.
How Popular Payton Is
Payton currently ranks #1118 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #219 in 2000. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Payton
- Payton peaked at #219 in the U.S. in 2000.
- Payton is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a fresh, modern feel that appeals to today's parents.
Names Like Payton
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Payton
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Questions About Payton
What does Payton mean?
Payton is a boy name of English origin. A child from the peaceful fighting man's town.
How popular is Payton?
Payton currently ranks #1118 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #219 in 2000. It has held steady.
Where does Payton come from?
Payton comes from English roots. Payton peaked at #219 in the U.S. in 2000.
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