Rising since 2022, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Paiton since 1992
Babies named Paiton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 196 | 15 |
| 2000s | 614 | 104 |
| 2010s | 364 | 46 |
| 2020s | 33 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Paiton is a modern invented spelling of the name Peyton, first recorded in 1992. It peaked in popularity in 2008, after which usage declined before beginning a rising trend since 2022. In 2025, it ranked 10,917th, translating to roughly 1 in every 200,908 newborns. The name belongs to the broader set of Peyton variants that surged in the 2000s, driven by a taste for individualized spellings. It is most often given to girls, which aligns with the broader trend of the original Peyton moving toward female usage. The phonetic appeal and trendy '-ton' ending give it a modern, unisex feel.
Paiton is a modern invented name, a variant spelling of Peyton, which originates from an English surname derived from a place name (from Old English 'Pǣga's town'). The respelling emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the fashion for unique spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pay, Pay-Pay
Sibling names for Paiton
Names that share Paiton's style, for a brother or sister.
