Payne
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Pagan
- Origin
- English
Payne Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,291 baby boys have been named Payne. The name peaked in 2000 with 121 US births that year (rank #1149). In 2024, ranked #9622 nationally — 8,473 places below its 2000 peak.
Top States for Payne
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Payne births are: Texas (91), Ohio (37), Michigan (19).
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5-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Payne's exact length and starting letter: Paavo, Pabla, Pablo, Pacho, Paddy.
Quick Facts About Payne
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paine | Pagan | Male | English |
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Compare Payne to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Payne against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).