Payton

Payton is a unisex name of English origin meaning “enclosure; settlement, town.” In 2024 it was given to 937 babies in the United States.

Payton at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“enclosure; settlement, town”

About the name Payton

Payton belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “enclosure; settlement, town” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Payton first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 83,955 babies since 1880, including 937 in 2024.

Payton in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Payton in 2024
937
Total since 1880
83,955

Payton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Payton in 2025
19
Total since 1996
1,061

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Payton mean?

Payton means “enclosure; settlement, town” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Payton a boy or girl name?

Payton is a unisex name. In 2024, 937 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Payton?

Payton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Payton?

Payton is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 83,955 babies since 1880.

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