Paetyn
About Paetyn
Paetyn is a modern feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Peyton or Payton. Originally an English surname derived from place names meaning "Pæga's settlement" or "village of Pæga," it transitioned to use as a first name in the late 20th century. The distinctive spelling with the 'ae' combination and the 'y' instead of 'o' gives it a contemporary, unique flair while maintaining the familiar sound. Paetyn gained some popularity in the early 2000s as part of the trend toward surnames as first names and creative spellings. The name has a unisex quality, though this specific spelling tends to be used more frequently for girls. Its modern feel makes it appealing to parents seeking something familiar yet distinctive.
Pronounced PAY-tin.
As of October 2026, Paetyn ranked #12857 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2137 in 2011.
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Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,880 | 60 | 33.6 |
| 2015 | #2,838 | 62 | 34.7 |
| 2016 | #3,507 | 45 | 25.4 |
| 2017 | #2,957 | 56 | 32.4 |
| 2018 | #3,599 | 43 | 25.3 |
| 2019 | #3,435 | 46 | 27.4 |
| 2020 | #3,985 | 36 | 22.3 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | #4,443 | 32 | 19.5 |
| 2023 | #3,694 | 42 | 26.2 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |