FIRST NAME
Payson
Payson is the 4,806th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 1,101 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 839 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #4,806 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
1,101
living · #4,806
BABIES NAMED PAYSON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1917–2025
202536
As a male name, Payson peaked in 2015, when 78 babies were named Payson (the #1885 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #8,607 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
839
living · #8,607
BABIES NAMED PAYSON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1995–2025
202547
As a female name, Payson peaked in 2011, when 116 babies were named Payson (the #1768 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)