Is Paityn a boy's or girl's name?

Paityn is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 29 recorded births.

When was Paityn most popular?

Paityn reached its peak popularity in 2010 with 466 births that year. It is currently ranked #1699 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Paityn?

Paityn is currently ranked #1699 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 6,200 babies since 1993.

Paityn

A Old English name gently fading from the charts.

Girl's name| Also boysOld EnglishDeclining

#1699▲ 3in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name transferred from the surname.

Paityn is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old English origin, a variant spelling of Payton or Peyton, from the English surname meaning 'Pæga's town' or 'estate of Pæga' — a personal name of uncertain meaning. The Paityn spelling reflects the American trend of phonetic respelling to create more individualized versions of familiar surnames.

Over 6,200 U.S. births are recorded for this variant. Parents who love Peyton's sporty, gender-neutral energy but want a spelling that feels distinctly theirs often choose Paityn.

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Popularity Over Time

Paityn has 32+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1993.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Paityn
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	991	#1298	▼
2010s	3,567	#803	▲
2000s	1,493	#1815	▲
1990s	149	#6482	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(32 years, 1993–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Paityn
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	120	#1699	-1 (-0.8%)
2023	121	#1702	-88 (-42.1%)
2022	209	#1161	-73 (-25.9%)
2021	282	#940	+23 (8.9%)
2020	259	#988	-5 (-1.9%)
2019	264	#980	+3 (1.1%)
2018	261	#1002	-19 (-6.8%)
2017	280	#946	-40 (-12.5%)
2016	320	#881	-18 (-5.3%)
2015	338	#829	-38 (-10.1%)
2014	376	#745	-55 (-12.8%)
2013	431	#664	+3 (0.7%)
2012	428	#660	+25 (6.2%)
2011	403	#695	-63 (-13.5%)
2010	466	#630	+36 (8.4%)
2009	430	#679	+139 (47.8%)
2008	291	#937	+119 (69.2%)
2007	172	#1394	+64 (59.3%)
2006	108	#1891	+1 (0.9%)
2005	107	#1832	-1 (-0.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Paityn as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Paityn has also been given to 29 boys in the U.S. since 2008.

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Total births

2013

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Paityn be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Paityn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1699. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1993–2024) · Methodology