Payden
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Payden
Payden is a modern masculine name that gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It represents a contemporary spelling variation of Peyton or Paden, names with English origins meaning 'warrior's town' or 'royal.' The distinctive 'ay' spelling gives it a fresh, current feel while maintaining familiar pronunciation. Payden embodies the trend toward surnames and place names becoming given names, appealing to parents seeking something recognizable yet somewhat uncommon. While more frequently used for boys, it occasionally appears as a unisex option. The name carries associations of strength and distinction without being overly unusual. Its crisp sound and modern spelling make it appealing to parents seeking a contemporary name with traditional undertones.
Payden for girls#14505 US
Payden is a modern variant of the name Peyton, with roots in English surname traditions. Originally meaning 'fighting man's estate' or 'Paegas settlement,' it emerged as a first name in the late 20th century. Though traditionally used for boys, Payden has gained popularity as a feminine name, exemplifying the trend of surname-to-first-name crossovers with creative spellings. The feminine version began gaining traction in the 1990s and 2000s, appreciated for its contemporary sound and unisex appeal. Parents often choose Payden for its strong yet approachable quality and its balance between uniqueness and familiarity.
Pronounced PAY-den.
As of October 2026, Payden ranked #7549 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1928 in 2008.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,023 | 38 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #3,010 | 39 | #4,947 | 28 |
| 2016 | #3,864 | 28 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,702 | 21 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,702 | 21 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #3,893 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,457 | 23 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
Payden on lists
Famous Paydens
- Payden Roop (b. 2010)Boy
son of mixed martial artist George Roop
- Paydin Layne LoPachinGirl
American actress