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Paighton

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Pronounced PAY-tun /ˈpeɪ.tən/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Peyton, an English surname place name meaning 'Paega's town/estate.' A modern, surname-style name for girls.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern surname name: Paighton respells Peyton ('Paega's town') (said 'PAY-tun'). Crisp and current.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA respelling of Peyton, an English surname place name meaning 'Paega's town/estate.' A modern, surname-style name for girls.
U.S. rank (2021)#10915 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 373

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619962021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Paighton is a stylized spelling of Peyton, from an English place name, 'Paega's town.' It reads modern and crisp — rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'PAY-tun').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Extremely rare, surname-style, and modern.

Did you know? Paighton respells Peyton, an English surname place name meaning 'Paega's town/estate' — a modern, surname-style name that has swung toward girls (said 'PAY-tun').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Paighton — A Peyton respelling (surname; 'Paega's town'). audio false.

Variations

PeytonPaytonPeighton

Nicknames

PayPaige

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Paighton mean?

Paighton is a respelling of Peyton, an English surname meaning 'Paega's town.'

How do you pronounce Paighton?

It's said PAY-tun /ˈpeɪ.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Paighton a boy or girl name?

Paighton is a girl's name.

How popular is Paighton?

Paighton is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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