Payson

Pronunciation: [ p-AYZ-uhn ]

Girl Name #3,931 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3931, Payson is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Payson is a girl name, recorded for 38 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-AYZ-uhn.

Parents who love the name Payson often also consider Pauline, Pattie, Patsy .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #3,931
Total SSA Count: 38

Nicknames

Pay Payie Paysie Paysy

Also a Boy Name

Payson is also used as a boy name, ranked #2637.

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Similar Names

Pauline Pattie Patsy Paulina Patty Paula Pansy Paralee

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Frequently Asked Questions About Payson

Is Payson a boy or girl name?

Payson is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3931. As a boy name, it is ranked #2637. Payson is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Payson?

Payson is pronounced p-AYZ-uhn.

How popular is the name Payson?

Payson is currently ranked #3931 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Payson?

Common nicknames for Payson include Pay, Payie, Paysie, and Paysy.

Is Payson a common or rare name?

Payson is an uncommon name, ranked #3931 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Payson

Payson is a girl name .

Is Payson a boy or girl name? Payson is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,931 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,637. Payson is more commonly used as a boy name.

Payson is currently ranked #3,931 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Payson include Pay, Payie, Paysie, and Paysy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.