Girls name · California
Payton in California
Payton was the 786th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 39 babies named Payton that year. Since 1992, California families have named 3,697 babies Payton.
Popularity over time
Payton in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 15 | 1602nd |
| 1997 | 63 | 559th |
| 2001 | 128 | 331st |
| 2006 | 145 | 320th |
| 2011 | 218 | 199th |
| 2016 | 115 | 357th |
| 2020 | 79 | 455th |
| 2025 | 39 | 786th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 1602nd in 1992 to 786th in 2025.
The most babies named Payton in California in a single year was 240, in 2008. Its best showing was 176th among girls names in 2010.
Across the country, Payton reached its best rank of 17th in Wyoming (2008). See Payton in every state →
How popular is Payton in California?
Payton was the 786th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 39 babies named Payton that year. Since 1992, California families have named 3,697 babies Payton.
How many babies are named Payton in California?
In 2025, 39 babies were named Payton in California. The most babies named Payton in California in a single year was 240, in 2008.
What is the rank of Payton in California?
Payton ranked 786th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 176th among girls names in 2010.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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