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Paycen

An English masculine name derived from the surname Payson, meaning "peaceful meadow".

Name Census estimates that about 98 living Americans carry the first name Paycen. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 57.6% of registrations being male. The average person named Paycen today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Paycen births was 2010 (18 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Paycen. 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.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Paycen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

98

~ 1 in 3,497,493 Americans

Peak year

2010

18 babies that year

Average age

13

years old

2022 SSA rank

#11,702

Tracked since 2001

Gender

Gender distribution for Paycen

Paycen is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 99 total registrations, 57 (57.6%) were male and 42 (42.4%) were female.

58% male
42% female
Male57 (57.6%)Female42 (42.4%)

Paycen as a male name

  • Ranked #13,819 in 2022
  • 5 male births in 2022
  • Peak: 2010 (8 births)

Paycen as a female name

  • Ranked #11,702 in 2014
  • 9 female births in 2014
  • Peak: 2010 (10 births)

Popularity

Paycen: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Paycen 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 77 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

MaleFemale
05914182005201020152020

Decades

Paycen 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 Paycen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s707
2010s354277
2020s15015

Origin

Meaning and history of Paycen

The name Paycen has its origins in the ancient Greek language, where it was derived from the word "paidion," meaning "little child." It first appeared in written records around the 5th century BCE, when it was used as a term of endearment for young children.

During the Hellenistic period, the name began to gain popularity as a given name, particularly among families of Greek descent. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Paycen was a philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE, known for his writings on the nature of childhood and education.

As the influence of Greek culture spread throughout the Mediterranean region, the name Paycen found its way into other cultures and languages. In the 2nd century CE, it was recorded in Roman texts, where it was often spelled as "Paecen" or "Paicen."

One notable figure in history who bore the name Paycen was a Byzantine scholar and theologian who lived in the 6th century CE. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of philosophy and his interpretations of ancient Greek texts.

In the Middle Ages, the name Paycen experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Western Europe. A prominent individual with this name was Paycen of Arles, a 9th-century French nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the defense of the city of Arles against Viking raids.

Another historical figure named Paycen was a 12th-century English monk and chronicler, known for his detailed accounts of the events of his time. His writings provide valuable insights into the social and political landscape of medieval England.

During the Renaissance period, the name Paycen was popularized among intellectuals and artists. One noteworthy individual was Paycen Veronese, a 16th-century Italian painter from the city of Verona, renowned for his vibrant and colorful depictions of religious and mythological scenes.

In the 18th century, Paycen was the name of a French naturalist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the Americas. His detailed observations and cataloging of plant and animal species were invaluable to the scientific community of the time.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Paycen, showcasing its enduring presence across different cultures and time periods.

People

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FAQ

Paycen: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Paycen?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 98 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Paycen 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 3,497,493 US residents.

Is Paycen a common name?

We classify Paycen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 99 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Paycen most popular?

The single biggest year for Paycen was 2010, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Paycen is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Paycen a male name?

Yes, 57.6% of people registered as Paycen 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.

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