Is Payton a popular name?

Payton reached a best rank of #79 in 2010 and has charted in 4 years.

Is Payton a boy or girl name?

It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.

Girls

Best rank #79 (2010) · ranked in 4 years

First charting in 2008, Payton peaked at #79 in 2010.

It eased from #91 in 2008 to #95 in 2011.

It does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

3,589 newborns received the name Payton in 2010, its peak year.

Payton was most popular around 2010, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.

Paisley, Penelope, Piper stand out as close matches to Payton, tracking a similar sound or popularity window. See how their rankings compare below.

Is Payton a popular name?: Payton reached a best rank of #79 in 2010 and has charted in 4 years.
Where does Payton rank now?: Payton does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Payton a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Payton most popular?: Payton peaked around 2010.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)