Total births
441
Unisex name · since 1993
Paeton
Paeton has 441 recorded births since 1993 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 441
- total births
- 1993–2020
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Paeton sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 441 recorded since 1993.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Paeton has been recorded 441 times among girls since 1993, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2020.
- 441 total births
- 1993–2020 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
441 girls have been named Paeton since 1993, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2020.
- 441
- total births
- 1993–2020
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Paeton was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
38 babies were named Paeton in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Paeton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Paeton's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Paeton at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1993
Paeton popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2020
- Peak year (2008)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Paeton popularity over time - boys
86 total births recorded since 2001 (Paeton as boys' name)
Paeton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Paeton's strongest decade.
205 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Paeton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 67
1990s
67 births
- 2000s
2000s
205 births
- 2010s
2010s
160 births
- 2020s 9
2020s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 205 births (46% of all-time use).
Paeton by state
Where Paeton concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Washington | | 5 | 1.1% |
Washington share of Paeton's total US births 1.1%
5 of 441 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Paeton? ▼
Paeton has been given to 441 babies in the U.S. since 1993, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2020. 38 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Paeton most popular? ▼
Paeton was most popular in the 2000s decade with 205 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Paeton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Paeton are Washington (5 births).
Is Paeton a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Paeton is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 441 births, and as a boy's name it has 86 births.
How long has the name Paeton been used? ▼
Records for Paeton go back to 1993, giving 28 years of history through 2020.
What names are similar to Paeton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Paetyn, Paelyn, Paeyton, Paetynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Paeton's data
- Paeton's decade-level peak was the 2000s (205 total births); usage has since declined to 9 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Washington records the most Paetons (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Washington names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Paeton
Nearby Names Like Paeton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Paeton
Paetyn Girl
#8206 1,087 births
Paelyn Girl
73 births
Paeyton Girl
59 births
Paetynn Girl
48 births
Paedyn Girl
37 births
Compare Paeton side by side: Paeton vs Paetyn Paeton vs Paelyn Paeton vs Paeyton
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1993–2020 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Paeton: Baby Name Since 1993 - 441 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/paeton. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Paeton draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.