Payeton
An invented name with uncertain meaning and origins.
Name Census estimates that about 74 living Americans carry the first name Payeton. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Payeton today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Payeton births was 2011 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Payeton. 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 Payeton. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
74
~ 1 in 4,631,815 Americans
Peak year
2011
13 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2016 SSA rank
#18,212
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Payeton: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Payeton from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 56 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Payeton 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 Payeton 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 Payeton
The given name Payeton is a unique and intriguing moniker with origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. While its exact derivation remains elusive, some scholars trace its roots to ancient civilizations in the Middle East and North Africa. The name bears resemblance to certain Phoenician and Berber words denoting concepts such as "traveler" or "wanderer," hinting at a nomadic heritage.
Historically, the earliest known references to the name Payeton can be found in fragmentary texts and inscriptions dating back to the 6th century BCE. These ancient records, while incomplete, suggest that individuals bearing this name held prominent positions within their communities, possibly as merchants or explorers.
Throughout the centuries, Payeton has been associated with a diverse array of notable figures. In the 11th century, a Payeton ibn al-Hakim was renowned as a skilled calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts in the Islamic Golden Age. His intricate works adorned the libraries of scholars and nobles alike.
During the Renaissance period, a Payeton de Montfort gained renown as a skilled navigator and cartographer. His meticulously crafted maps and charts were instrumental in guiding numerous expeditions across uncharted waters, expanding the boundaries of the known world.
In the 18th century, a Payeton Beauregard emerged as a celebrated French botanist and naturalist. His pioneering research and extensive cataloging of plant species contributed significantly to the advancement of scientific knowledge in that era.
Another individual of note was Payeton al-Andalusi, a celebrated poet and philosopher of the 12th century Andalusian era. His eloquent verses and profound insights into the human condition earned him widespread admiration among the intellectual elite of his time.
While the name Payeton has evolved and been adapted across various cultures and regions, its enduring presence throughout history serves as a testament to its uniqueness and the intriguing tales it holds within its enigmatic origins.
People
Payeton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Payeton 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
Payeton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Payeton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 74 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Payeton 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 4,631,815 US residents.
Is Payeton a common name?
We classify Payeton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 75 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Payeton most popular?
The single biggest year for Payeton was 2011, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Payeton is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Payeton a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Payeton 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.