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Payson Pronunciation

Payson is pronounced PAY-sun /ˈpeɪ.sən/High

Meaning: From the English surname Payson — 'son of Pace', Pace from Latin pax, 'peace' — crossing to daughtersMedium

In 30 seconds: Peace, by patronymic: Payson — 'son of Pace (peace)' — flips to daughters with gymnast-heroine energy (TV's Make It or Break It). Crisp, calm-rooted, and modern.

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MeaningFrom the English surname Payson — 'son of Pace', Pace from Latin pax, 'peace' — crossing to daughters

U.S. rank (2024)#3934 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births38 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,122

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Payson comes from the English surname 'son of Pace' — Pace from Latin pax, 'peace'. An American town-name (Utah, Arizona) and TV-heroine pick, it crosses to girls in the tailored-surname wave.

It registers thinly for girls in records. Rare, peace at the root, and sporty-crisp.

Did you know? Payson Keeler, the driven gymnast of 'Make It or Break It', put this peace-rooted surname on the girls' charts — and Payson, Utah and Arizona dot the map.

Overall data confidence 72%

Surname dictionaries — Payson — patronymic etymology

Variations

PaysenPaisleyPayton

Nicknames

Pay

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If you like Payson…

Payton— the near-twin unisex favorite

Paisley— a fellow P- girls' surname pick

Emerson— the companion crossover surname

Kinsley— another tailored modern choice

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Payson?

Payson is pronounced PAY-sun (/ˈpeɪ.sən/). Press play above to hear Payson said aloud.

How do you say Payson?

Payson is said PAY-sun (/ˈpeɪ.sən/). Press play above to hear Payson said aloud.

What does the name Payson mean?

Payson is an English surname, 'son of Pace', Pace deriving from Latin pax, 'peace'.

Is Payson a boy or girl name?

Payson is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Payson?

Payson is a rare name for girls in the U.S.