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 their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Paighton becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Paighton is declining: down 2,351 places since 2019, to #5,892 in 2024. It peaked at #1,483 in 2012.

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.

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Paighton

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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

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Paighton in their class.