Payne
Every Payne since 1900 — 1,316 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Payne
Payne is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,744 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 1,316 American babies have been named Payne. Its peak came in 2000, when 121 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Payne stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Payne year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,673 | 9 | #8,744 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,649 |
| 2023 | — | — | 16 | #5,858 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #7,135 |
| 2021 | — | — | 19 | #5,071 |
| 2020 | — | — | 16 | #5,634 |
| 2019 | — | — | 21 | #4,762 |
| 2018 | — | — | 14 | #6,249 |
| 2017 | — | — | 26 | #4,075 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,269 |
| 2015 | — | — | 17 | #5,457 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,661 |
| 2013 | — | — | 19 | #4,925 |
| 2012 | — | — | 17 | #5,431 |
| 2011 | — | — | 24 | #4,184 |
| 2010 | — | — | 30 | #3,606 |
| 2009 | — | — | 34 | #3,317 |
| 2008 | — | — | 31 | #3,546 |
| 2007 | — | — | 38 | #3,070 |
| 2006 | — | — | 40 | #2,866 |
| 2005 | — | — | 44 | #2,554 |
| 2004 | — | — | 45 | #2,474 |
| 2003 | — | — | 55 | #2,073 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,941 | 62 | #1,844 |
| 2001 | — | — | 81 | #1,511 |
| 2000 | — | — | 121 | #1,149 |
| 1995 | — | — | 40 | #2,090 |
| 1990 | — | — | 24 | #2,755 |
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| 1915 | — | — | 5 | #4,258 |
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| 1900 | — | — | 5 | #1,453 |
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Famous people named Payne
- Payne Stewart Politician · 1957–1999
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Payne in 2025?
Payne ranked #8,744 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Payne?
1,316 babies have been named Payne in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Payne most popular?
Payne peaked in 2000, when 121 newborns received the name.
Is Payne a boy or girl name?
Payne is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Payne rising or falling?
Payne is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Payne?
Well-known people named Payne include Payne Stewart (politician).