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Payne

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Pronounced PAYN /ˈpeɪn/Medium

Meaning: An English surname from the medieval given name Payn (Latin paganus, 'countryman; villager; rustic'). Used here for a girl though it reads as a surname and leans male, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A sleek surname name: Payne comes from a medieval name for 'countryman' (said 'PAYN'). Reads male — we note the lean.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English surname from the medieval given name Payn (Latin paganus, 'countryman; villager; rustic'). Used here for a girl though it reads as a surname and leans male, which we note.
U.S. rank (2002)#14940 ↗ Rising
2002 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Payne is an English surname turned given name, from Payn, 'countryman; villager.' As a girl's name it is very rare and reads as a surname; it leans male, which we note (said 'PAYN').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier surname/boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and sleek.

Did you know? Payne is an English surname from the medieval Payn (Latin paganus, 'countryman; villager') — sleek and one-beat, though it reads as a surname and leans male, which we note (said 'PAYN').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Payne — English surname 'countryman'; boy-leaning

Variations

PainePaynPaene

Nicknames

PayNee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Payne mean?

Payne is an English surname from Payn ('countryman; villager'); it reads male, which we note.

How do you pronounce Payne?

It's said PAYN /ˈpeɪn/ — one syllable.

Is Payne a boy or girl name?

Here Payne is used as a girl's name, but it reads as a surname and leans male — we note the lean.

How popular is Payne?

Payne is rare for girls in the U.S. and reads more as a surname.

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