Paisyn
A gender-neutral name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Payton.
Name Census estimates that about 262 living Americans carry the first name Paisyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Paisyn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Paisyn births was 2013 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Paisyn. 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
2013
31 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,797
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Paisyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Paisyn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 190 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Paisyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Paisyn 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 Paisyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Paisyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Paisyn
The name Paisyn has its origins in the ancient Celtic language of the British Isles, with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. Derived from the Old Welsh word "paisyn," meaning "small one" or "little one," it was initially used as a term of endearment for children.
In the early medieval period, the name gained prominence among the Celtic tribes of Wales and Cornwall. It was often bestowed upon newborns as a way to express affection and hope for their growth and prosperity. As the influence of Christianity spread throughout the region, some records suggest that Paisyn may have been used as a diminutive form of the name Patrick, a nod to the revered Saint Patrick of Ireland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Paisyn can be found in the 9th century Welsh manuscript known as the "Book of Llandaff." This ancient text chronicles the lives of various Welsh saints and clergy, including a monk named Paisyn ap Gwydion, who lived in the late 7th century.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Paisyn maintained its popularity within Celtic communities. Notable historical figures bearing this name include Paisyn ab Owain, a 12th-century Welsh nobleman and warrior who fought alongside King Owain Gwynedd during the conflicts with the Norman invaders. Another prominent individual was Paisyn ap Rhys, a 13th-century Welsh poet and bard whose works celebrated the cultural heritage of his people.
As the centuries passed, the name Paisyn gradually spread beyond its Celtic roots, finding its way into other European cultures. In the 16th century, a French explorer and cartographer named Paisyn Duval gained recognition for his detailed maps of the Americas, which aided in the exploration and settlement of the New World.
During the Renaissance period, the name Paisyn also appeared in the arts. Paisyn Fiorentino, an Italian painter active in the late 15th century, is best known for his vibrant frescoes adorning churches in Florence and Siena. Additionally, Paisyn Dubois, a French composer in the 17th century, contributed to the development of early Baroque music with his compositions for the court of Louis XIV.
Despite its ancient origins and historical significance, the name Paisyn has become relatively rare in modern times. However, its enduring legacy serves as a reminder of the rich cultural tapestry woven by the Celtic peoples and their lasting impact on the world.
People
Paisyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Paisyn 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
Paisyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Paisyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 262 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Paisyn 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 Paisyn a common name?
We classify Paisyn 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 Paisyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Paisyn was 2013, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Paisyn is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Paisyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Paisyn in the SSA data are female. 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.