Paighton
Every Paighton since 1996 — 379 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Paighton
Paighton is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,495 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 379 American babies have been named Paighton. Its peak came in 2016, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Paighton stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Paighton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,495 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,923 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,127 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,292 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,053 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,523 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,247 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,653 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,388 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,196 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,714 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9,028 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,839 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,276 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,308 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,413 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,308 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,963 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,140 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,818 |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,174 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,600 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,064 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Paighton in 2025?
Paighton ranked #14,495 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Paighton?
379 babies have been named Paighton in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Paighton most popular?
Paighton peaked in 2016, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Paighton a boy or girl name?
Paighton is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Paighton rising or falling?
Paighton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.