Payten Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Payten is an English name that means 'Pæga's town' and has evolved from Old English through Middle English to its modern form. It is a relatively recent unisex name that reflects contemporary trends. The name does not have biblical relevance, and its modern perception is largely positive, associated with creativity and uniqueness.
The name Payten is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Payten has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Payten' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9742nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3209th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8584th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9126th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1435th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2480th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Payten' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Payten"
Pronunciation
/ˈpeɪtən/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Payten is derived from the surname Peyton, which itself originates from a place name meaning 'Pæga's town' in Old English.
Meaning
Pæga's town
Language Evolution
Pæga's tun (Old English), Peyton (Middle English), Payton (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unisex given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Peyton, Paiton, Paytin
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Payten is viewed as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Payten Henschel - American athlete, Payten McCarty - American musician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Payten"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Payten"
"Payten" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9742nd of 16616 | 35 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3209th of 24088 | 497 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8584th of 23106 | 99 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9126th of 27321 | 112 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1435th of 35406 | 2,342 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2480th of 30306 | 876 |
Regional Popularity of "Payten" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
57.14% 2618th/4582 |
- |
60.11% 4396th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Payten" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.06% 1011th/4582 |
46.48% 2400th/5164 |
21.71% 1588th/7313 |
20.59% 1537th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
47.52% 1893rd/3984 |
81.41% 3653rd/4487 |
37.53% 2560th/6822 |
50.33% 3159th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Payten"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Payten" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.