Holding steady.
Popularity of Paytan since 1996
Babies named Paytan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 103 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Paytan is a modern American girls' name that entered U.S. birth records in 1996, though it remains outside the top 1,000. Its peak year of usage was 2009, and its trajectory has been stable since then, hovering at low levels of use. The name is almost exclusively given to girls, reflecting a pattern of using surnames and their respelled variants for daughters. With no strong historical or cultural roots, Paytan appeals to parents seeking a distinctive, contemporary-sounding name. The absence of top states or widespread regional concentration further underscores its niche status.
Paytan first appeared in U.S. records in the mid-1990s, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of the surname-derived name Peyton, which itself comes from an English place name meaning 'Pœga's town.' The alteration from Peyton to Paytan likely reflects a trend toward unique spellings in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pay, Paytie
Sibling names for Paytan
Names that share Paytan's style, for a brother or sister.
