Total births
1,207
Unisex name · since 1992
Paiton
Paiton has 1,207 recorded births since 1992 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #16003
- among girls today
- 1,207
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Paiton is the #16003 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,207 recorded since 1992.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Paiton has been recorded 1,207 times among girls since 1992, currently ranked #16003 nationally and more common than 10% of girls, 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 1992 to 2025.
- #16003 among girls today
- 1,207 born since 1992
- 2000s peak decade
- 10% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Paiton is currently the #16003 unisex name in America, more common than 10% of girls - 1,207 born since 1992, peaking in the 2000s.
- #16003
- among girls today
- 1,207
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other girls
Paiton vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#16003
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 10% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Paiton was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
109 babies were named Paiton in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Paiton compares
1,207 Top 29% higher than 71% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Paiton's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Paiton | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,207 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 109 | 48 | 19,840 |
Paiton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Paiton splits its recorded history at 2008: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2024 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2008 peak of 109 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Paiton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#16,003
Active since
1992
Paiton popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 109
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Paiton popularity over time - boys
165 total births recorded since 1998 (Paiton as boys' name)
Paiton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Paiton's strongest decade.
614 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Paiton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 196
1990s
196 births
- 2000s
2000s
614 births
- 2010s
2010s
364 births
- 2020s 33
2020s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 614 births (51% of all-time use).
How Paiton compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Paiton's total volume
Paiton vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Paiton by state
Where Paiton concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 74 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 33 | 2.7% |
| #3 | California | | 24 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 17 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 15 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 15 | 1.2% |
| #7 | New York | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Oklahoma | | 10 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Paiton's total US births 6.1%
Even split
74 of 1,207 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Paiton appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Paiton? ▼
Paiton has been given to 1,207 babies in the U.S. since 1992, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #16003 as of the latest data. 109 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Paiton most popular? ▼
Paiton was most popular in the 2000s decade with 614 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Paiton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Paiton are Texas (74 births), Ohio (33 births), California (24 births).
Is Paiton a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Paiton is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,207 births, and as a boy's name it has 165 births.
How long has the name Paiton been used? ▼
Records for Paiton go back to 1992, giving 34 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Paiton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Paige, Paisley, Paislee, Paityn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Paiton's data
- Paiton's decade-level peak was the 2000s (614 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Paitons (74 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Paiton
Nearby Names Like Paiton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Paiton
Paige Girl
#378 146,734 births
Paisley Girl
#61 65,369 births
Paislee Girl
#643 11,255 births
Paityn Girl
#1694 6,309 births
Paisleigh Girl
#1274 3,568 births
Compare Paiton side by side: Paiton vs Paige Paiton vs Paisley Paiton vs Paislee
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Paiton
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Tamiah #16001
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Evgenia #16005
78 births · Peak 2004
Nyjah #16000
629 births · Peak 2000
Jazmarie #16006
292 births · Peak 2008
Khadeejah #15999
244 births · Peak 1994
Raeesah #16007
33 births · Peak 1992
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, 1992–2025 (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. "Paiton: #16003 Unisex Name - 1,207 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/paiton. 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 Paiton 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.