Will my child share the name Paighton with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Paighton per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Paighton in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Paighton becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Paighton has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2351 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1483 in 2012. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Paighton a good choice for a distinctive name?

Paighton is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Paighton a popular baby name in the United States?

Paighton does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5892

Paighton

Paighton is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Paighton in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#5892

About the Name Paighton

Paighton has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2351 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #1483 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Paighton is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.