Payton
Payton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Payton
Root meaning: “enclosure; settlement, town”
- A unisex given name:
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
Etymology
Habitational surname from a minor place in Sussex, from the Old English personal name Pǣga + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).
How popular is Payton?
Since 1880, 60,045 girls and 24,739 boys in the U.S. have been named Payton (71% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #79 in 2010. Its highest rank for boys was #219 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #440 for girls, with 810 babies given the name.
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Payton FAQ
What does the name Payton mean?
Payton traces back to a root meaning "enclosure; settlement, town". A unisex given name: A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage. Habitational surname from a minor place in Sussex, from the Old English personal name Pǣga + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).
What is the origin of the name Payton?
Payton is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Payton?
Since 1880, 60,045 girls and 24,739 boys in the U.S. have been named Payton (71% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #79 in 2010. Its highest rank for boys was #219 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #440 for girls, with 810 babies given the name.
Is Payton a boy or girl name?
Payton is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (60,045 girls and 24,739 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.