Paitynn
An American variant form of the feminine name Peyton.
Name Census estimates that about 296 living Americans carry the first name Paitynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Paitynn today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Paitynn births was 2012 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Paitynn. 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
296
~ 1 in 1,157,954 Americans
Peak year
2012
36 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2022 SSA rank
#8,918
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Paitynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Paitynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 225 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
Paitynn 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 Paitynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Paitynns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Paitynn
The name Paitynn is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the Irish name Patyn or the Scottish name Payten. These names are thought to have their roots in the ancient Celtic word "paidín," meaning "little patsy" or "little patrick."
The earliest recorded use of the name Paitynn dates back to the late 20th century, possibly as a creative spelling variation of the more traditional names Payton or Peyton. However, there is no definitive historical record of its origin or meaning before this time.
While the name Paitynn itself does not appear in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, its possible Celtic roots can be traced back to the early medieval period when Irish and Scottish Gaelic names became prevalent.
In terms of notable historical figures with the name Paitynn, there are very few, if any, due to its recent emergence. However, it is worth mentioning a few individuals with similar names that may have influenced the creation of Paitynn:
1. Peyton Randolph (1721-1775), an American planter, politician, and President of the Continental Congress.
2. Payton Westenra (1756-1825), a British naval officer and explorer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.
3. Peyton Manning (born 1976), a former American football quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion.
4. Payton Skky, an American actress and model known for her role in the Netflix series "Outer Banks."
5. Peyton List (born 1998), an American actress and model known for her roles in various Disney Channel and Netflix productions.
While the name Paitynn lacks a deep historical lineage, its potential Celtic roots and modern popularity have contributed to its unique and distinctive character in the world of given names.
People
Paitynn + last name combinations
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Related
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FAQ
Paitynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Paitynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 296 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Paitynn 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 1,157,954 US residents.
Is Paitynn a common name?
We classify Paitynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 298 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Paitynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Paitynn was 2012, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Paitynn is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Paitynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Paitynn 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.