Paydin
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variation of Peyton.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Paydin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Paydin today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Paydin births was 2011 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Paydin. 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 Paydin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2011
6 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#11,894
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Paydin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Paydin 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 Paydin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Paydin
The name Paydin is believed to have originated from the Old English language, derived from the word "pædan," which means "to tread" or "to walk." This name was likely given to individuals during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, which spanned from the 5th to the 11th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Paydin can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and their holdings in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Paedine," suggesting its use among the Anglo-Saxon population at the time.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Paydin was predominantly found in regions of England with strong Anglo-Saxon heritage, such as Wessex and Mercia. It was often associated with individuals involved in agricultural or pastoral pursuits, reflecting the name's connection to the act of walking or traversing the land.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Paydin was Sir Paydin de Langley, a knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He was renowned for his bravery and skill in battle, particularly during the Battle of Crécy in 1346.
During the Renaissance period, the name Paydin gained some prominence among the English gentry and nobility. One prominent individual was Lady Paydin Neville, who lived in the late 15th century and was a member of the influential Neville family, known for their involvement in the Wars of the Roses.
In the 17th century, the name Paydin was associated with John Paydin, a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including St. Paul's Cathedral in London. His contributions to the architectural landscape of England during the Baroque period were significant.
Another notable figure was Sir Paydin Wentworth, a British politician and diplomat who served as the Ambassador to Prussia in the mid-18th century. He played a crucial role in maintaining diplomatic relations between Britain and Prussia during a turbulent period in European history.
While the name Paydin has its roots in Old English, it has since become relatively uncommon in modern times. However, its historical significance and connections to various notable individuals throughout English history make it a unique and intriguing name with a rich heritage.
People
Paydin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Paydin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Paydin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Paydin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Paydin 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Paydin a common name?
We classify Paydin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Paydin most popular?
The single biggest year for Paydin was 2011, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Paydin is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Paydin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Paydin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Paydin 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.
Is Paydin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Paydin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Paydin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Paydin?
Find out how many Americans are named Paydin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.