Payson Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
56% Masculine / 44% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Payson means 'connected to the land' or 'belonging to a specific place'.
Meaning of the Name Payson
Payson is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It is derived from the medieval English surname Paison, which itself comes from the Old French word 'païs' meaning 'country' or 'region'. The name Payson can be interpreted as someone who is connected to their land or has a strong sense of belonging to a specific place. It has a warm and inviting feel, evoking a sense of peace and tranquility.
Popularity of the Name Payson
The popularity for the name Payson peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 116 births, which ranked number 3,180 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Payson had the most female births in 2011 with 116, which ranked number 1,758 out of 19,581 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2015 with 78, which ranked number 1,868 out of 14,054 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Payson has declined sharply over the last ten years from 171 births to 100 births, a decline of -41.52%. Among males, Payson has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 60 births to 39 births, a decline of -35.00%. Among females, Payson has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 111 births to 61 births, a decline of -45.05%.
Nationwide Popularity of Payson
- 20 Year Trend of Payson: 112.77%
- 10 Year Trend of Payson: -41.52%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Payson: -35.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Payson: -45.05%
Popularity of Payson by State
For males, Payson was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in AZ, with 5 male births. Among females, Payson was most popular in Southwestern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly used in AZ, with 11 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Payson. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 5 | 911 | 11 | 588 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Payson
- Total Births of Payson: 95 (-5.22%)
- Male Births of Payson: 37 (-4.22%)
- Female Births of Payson: 57 (-5.81%)
Given the downward trend of Payson over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.22% decrease in total births, for a total of 95 births in 2024. Male births for Payson have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 37 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.22%. For Females, births for Payson have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 57 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.81%.