1,174births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
2011Peak · United States
#3296United States 2025
Payson is a girl name family recorded 1,174 times in 2 countries since 1995. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3296 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2011, at 3.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Payson
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payson | English | 1,169 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3296 | 2011 | ▼ 23 % |
| Payson | English | 5 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2012 | – |
Questions about Payson
How popular is the name Payson?
In 2025 it ranked #3296 in the United States. Official registers record 1,174 births across 2 countries.
When was Payson most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2011, at 3.4 births per 100,000.
Is Payson a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Payson is a girl name.