Unisex · #13,427 in 2026

Paysen

Current Rank
#13,427
Peak Rank
#4,216 (2012)
Total Babies
196
5-Yr Trend
-12%
👧 Girl peak #4,216 (196 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,602 (95 total)
👧As Girl Name
2005
First Year
2024
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#4216
Peak Rank
196
Total Count
16
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2005
First Year
2024
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#7602
Peak Rank
95
Total Count
13
Years Active

The Story of Paysen

As a girl name

Paysen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2005, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 35 Paysens were born — ranking #4,216 that year. As of 2026, Paysen ranks #13,427 for girls with 6 births, gradually falling (-12%). In total, more than 196 Paysens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Paysen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2005, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 10 Paysens were born — ranking #7,602 that year. As of 2026, Paysen ranks #12,301 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 95 Paysens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Paysen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Paysen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Peson
  • Pison
  • Payson
  • Paisan
  • Passen
  • Pawson
  • Pasan
  • Paesan
  • Paysan
  • Basin
  • Basen
  • Pacing

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Paysen

What does the name Paysen mean?
Paysen is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Paysen in 2026?
In 2026, Paysen ranks #13,427 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Paysen most popular?
Paysen reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #4,216 that year with 35 babies given the name.
Is Paysen a unisex name?
Yes — Paysen is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 67% of Paysens assigned female and 33% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Paysen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Paysen include Kyndel, Atziri, Aubrii. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Paysen

Paysen is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 196 births in the dataset. Paysen's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #4,216. Use the chart and map above to compare Paysen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.