Declining since 2009.
Popularity of Paytyn since 1999
Babies named Paytyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 205 |
| 2010s | 245 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Paytyn is a modern respelling of Peyton, first recorded in 1999. It reached its peak in popularity in 2010, but has since been on a falling trajectory, declining from that high. The name is an example of the trend toward unique phonetic spellings, where the traditional 'Peyton' is reimagined with a 'y' substitution. Despite its relatively recent arrival on the naming scene, Paytyn has not been among the top ranks in any state, remaining a niche choice for parents seeking a contemporary-sounding name with a familiar base. Its trajectory of decline since 2009 suggests it may continue to decrease in usage.
Paytyn is a respelling of Peyton, which derives from an English surname taken from a place name meaning 'Pœga's town' in Old English. The given name Peyton (and its variant Payton and modern spelling Paytyn) gained popularity for girls in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pay, Pae, Ty
Sibling names for Paytyn
Names that share Paytyn's style, for a brother or sister.
