An estimated 59,253 living Americans are named Payton.
How rare is Payton?
Payton is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 701 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 80.8% from its 2009 peak.
How old is the typical Payton?
The median age of a living American named Payton is approximately 17 years, with most bearers falling between 12 and 22 years old.
Is Payton still popular?
Not especially. Payton has been declining since its 2009 peak and registered 701 births in 2025.
Where is Payton most common?
Payton has its strongest geographic signal in Wyoming, where it appears 4.5× more often than the national baseline.
1966Peak 20092025
Peak year
2009
Decline from peak
80.8%
2025
701
All-time
60,045
Diaspora map
Payton broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin (1996) and became over-represented in 37 states over 22 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin, 1996 · over-represented in 37 states over 22 years
