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Payson

Payson is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Payson?

Recorded births named Payson by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	2,612 births
England & Wales since 1996	11 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Payson's popularity over time

Babies named Payson per year — United States (1917–2025). United States peaked in 2012 (171/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2012 (5/yr).

When was Payson popular?

Payson reached its peak in 2012, when it was the #2421 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2010s name.

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