Payne

Boy name

Payne has been given to 1,316 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It peaked in 2000.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,316

Peak year

2000 (121 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1900

10-year trend

▼ -18%

Gender split

1% girls / 99% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Payne — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Wayneboy

356,422 babies since 1880

Jaynegirl

29,140 babies since 1895

Layneunisex

20,034 babies since 1918

Zayneboy

13,067 babies since 1982

Raynegirl

9,380 babies since 1947

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Dalynunisex

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Martaviousboy

1,328 babies since 1983

Humzaboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Payne?

Payne has been given to 1,316 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Payne peak?

Payne peaked in 2000, when 121 babies were given the name.

Is Payne a girl or boy name?

Payne is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Payne are boys).

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