Paiden
A diminutive form of the name Payton, of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 262 living Americans carry the first name Paiden. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 51.9% of registrations being male. The average person named Paiden today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Paiden births was 2015 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Paiden. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
262
~ 1 in 1,308,223 Americans
Peak year
2015
29 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,115
Tracked since 1993
Gender
Gender distribution for Paiden
Paiden is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 264 total registrations, 137 (51.9%) were male and 127 (48.1%) were female.
Paiden as a male name
- Ranked #13,638 in 2023
- 5 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2015 (17 births)
Paiden as a female name
- Ranked #13,115 in 2020
- 7 female births in 2020
- Peak: 2012 (13 births)
Popularity
Paiden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Paiden from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 176 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Paiden by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Paiden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Paiden
The name Paiden is a relatively modern English name that emerged in the late 20th century. Its origins are somewhat uncertain, but it is believed to be a variation or combination of the names Payton and Aiden. The name Payton is derived from the Old English name Pæga, meaning "dweller at the pea patch or fertile spot." Aiden, on the other hand, is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic word "aídh," meaning "fire."
While Paiden itself does not have a long historical lineage, its components have roots that can be traced back centuries. The name Payton, for instance, can be found in records as early as the 16th century, with notable bearers including Sir John Payton, an English politician born in 1510. Aiden, too, has a rich heritage, particularly in Irish folklore and literature, where it was borne by several saints and notable figures.
The earliest recorded use of the name Paiden is difficult to pinpoint, as it is a relatively modern coinage. However, some of the earliest examples of individuals bearing the name can be found in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. One such individual is Paiden Caruthers, an American actor born in 1995, known for his roles in television shows like "The Middle" and "Shameless."
Another notable bearer of the name is Paiden Smith, an American football player born in 1997, who played as a defensive end for the University of Michigan. In the world of music, there is Paiden Leigh Curry, an American singer-songwriter born in 1989, who has released several albums and toured extensively.
While the name Paiden may not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States and Canada. Some other notable individuals who have borne the name include Paiden Skiba, an American YouTuber and social media personality, and Paiden Hicks, an American actress known for her role in the film "Yellowbrickroad."
Overall, the name Paiden is a unique and modern moniker that blends elements of both English and Irish naming traditions, reflecting the cultural diversity and creativity of contemporary naming practices.
People
Paiden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Paiden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Paiden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Paiden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 262 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Paiden going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,308,223 US residents.
Is Paiden a common name?
We classify Paiden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 264 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Paiden most popular?
The single biggest year for Paiden was 2015, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Paiden is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Paiden a male name?
Yes, 51.9% of people registered as Paiden in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.