Holding steady.
Popularity of Paydon since 1988
Babies named Paydon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 76 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Paydon is a modern surname-style name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1988, a period when surname names for boys were gaining traction. It never reached the top 1000, with its peak year being 2004, and its trajectory has been stable since. The name's 1-in-N figure is not available due to its rarity, and it has no recorded top states. Paydon fits the pattern of names like Brayden and Payton, sharing the popular -den ending. Its meaning ties to Old English place-name elements, giving it a grounded etymology despite its recent coinage as a first name.
Paydon is a modern transferred use of the English surname Paydon, which is derived from a place name meaning 'Paega's hill' (from the Old English personal name Paega and dun 'hill'). It emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, part of the trend of using surnames as first names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pay, Paydy
Sibling names for Paydon
Names that share Paydon's style, for a brother or sister.
