How old is someone named Payton?
The average Payton is 19 years old.
Half of all living Paytons are between 13 and 24.
When was Payton popular?
Payton had one big moment, peaking in 2008. 64% of the babies ever named Payton arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 118 | 0 |
| 1920s | 171 | 0 |
| 1930s | 131 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 148 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 122 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 185 | 150 |
| 1970s | 246 | 220 |
| 1980s | 684 | 650 |
| 1990s | 12,019 | 12,000 |
| 2000s | 36,376 | 36,000 |
| 2010s | 27,623 | 27,000 |
| 2020s | 6,935 | 6,900 |
How many Paytons are still alive?
About 83,000 Paytons are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 85,000 babies named Payton since 1880.
Nearly every Payton ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Payton?
About two in three living Paytons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 7%
- Gen Z 65%
- Gen Alpha 27%
Is Payton an old name?
Not really. Payton is younger than 74 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Payton will be 40 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Payton a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 72% of living Paytons are women, and 29% are men.
The women average 17 and the men 22.
Names the same age as Payton
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Payton's name twin is Makenzie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Makenzie's age curve is the closest match to Payton's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Payton
How old is the average Payton?
The average Payton in the US is 19 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Payton?
About 83,000 Paytons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 85,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Payton most popular?
In 2008, when about 4,900 baby girls were named Payton.
Is Payton a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 65% of living Paytons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Payton a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 72% of living Paytons are women, and 29% are men. The women average 17 and the men 22.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this