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Payson
UnisexMeaning of Payson: English: 'son of the peace-maker'
Payson is a unisex name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1885th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#1885
83 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
2,612
First recorded 1917 · peak 2012
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
55% boys · 45% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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