Payton is a distinctive choice, ranked #1353 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Payton in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1353
US Rank #381
About the Name Payton
Payton has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 481 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #521 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Payton is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #381, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Payton
Unlikely. With around 24 UK babies named Payton per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Payton in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Payton has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 481 places in the last five years. Its peak was #521 in 2010. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Payton is more popular in the US (#381) than in the UK (#1353). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Payton include: Jay Payton — Jason Lee "Jay" Payton is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder who played for the New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres,...; Khary Payton — Khary Payton is an American actor.; Jordan Payton — Jordan Joseph Payton is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League (NFL)..
Payton appears in the US top 500 at #381 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
24
UK babies named Payton (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 481 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Payton
Likely around 1 other Payton in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Payton
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Jason Lee "Jay" Payton is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder who played for the New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics and Baltimore Orioles. He batted and threw right-handed.
Khary Payton is an American actor. He is known for his roles as King Ezekiel on the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead, as well as voicing Cyborg across various DC media and Kaldur'ahm / Aqualad in the animated series Young Justice.
Jordan Joseph Payton is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins, ending his career as the school's leader in career receptions.
Payton Turner is an American professional football defensive end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Houston Cougars and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.