Paytin
A modern feminine name of unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 581 living Americans carry the first name Paytin. It is a predominantly female name (93.9% of registrations). The average person named Paytin today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Paytin births was 2008 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Paytin. 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
581
~ 1 in 589,939 Americans
Peak year
2008
63 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2011 SSA rank
#10,499
Tracked since 1994
Gender
Gender distribution for Paytin
Paytin leans heavily female at 93.9% of total registrations, but 36 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Paytin as a male name
- Ranked #10,499 in 2011
- 7 male births in 2011
- Peak: 2008 (10 births)
Paytin as a female name
- Ranked #10,920 in 2021
- 9 female births in 2021
- Peak: 2010 (54 births)
Popularity
Paytin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Paytin from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 285 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
Paytin 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 Paytin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Paytins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Michigan, Ohio recorded the most babies named Paytin, while Ohio, Michigan, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Paytin
The name Paytin is believed to have originated from the Old English language, derived from the word "pætt," which means "path" or "track." It was initially used as a surname in the medieval period, referring to individuals who lived near a well-trodden path or resided along a prominent trail.
During the Anglo-Saxon era, the name Paytin was primarily associated with rural communities and those involved in trade or travel along established routes. It gained popularity as a given name in the late Middle Ages, particularly among families with ties to the countryside or those engaged in occupations related to transportation or navigation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Paytin can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, the name appears as "Pæting," referring to a landowner or tenant in the county of Lincolnshire.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Paytin. One such figure was Paytin of Whitby (c. 1155 - 1216), a Benedictine monk and chronicler who documented the events of his time in the "Chronicon Anglicanum." Another prominent bearer of the name was Paytin Wycliffe (1328 - 1384), an English philosopher, theologian, and precursor to the Protestant Reformation.
In the realm of literature, Paytin Marlowe (1564 - 1593) was an English playwright and poet, best known for his celebrated works such as "Doctor Faustus" and "The Jew of Malta." The name also graced the annals of exploration with Paytin Raleigh (1554 - 1618), an English writer, poet, and explorer who played a significant role in the English colonization of North America.
During the Renaissance period, the name Paytin gained further prominence with Paytin Holbein (1497 - 1543), a renowned German artist and printmaker who served as the court painter for King Henry VIII of England. His portraits and religious works significantly influenced the art of the time.
While the name Paytin has deep historical roots, its usage as a given name has experienced periods of popularity and decline over the centuries. However, its connection to the Old English language and its association with travel, trade, and exploration have contributed to its enduring legacy and cultural significance.
People
Paytin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Paytin 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
Paytin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Paytin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 581 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Paytin 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 589,939 US residents.
Is Paytin a common name?
We classify Paytin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 588 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Paytin most popular?
The single biggest year for Paytin was 2008, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Paytin is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Paytin a female name?
Yes, 93.9% of people registered as Paytin 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.