“The given name 'Paighton' is derived from the Old English words 'paeg' (peace) and 'tun' (town or settlement), suggesting a peaceful or tranquil place.”
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#14,495
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2016
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageOld English
CultureEnglish
ReligionChristian
Letters8
Numerology9 Chaldean 7
Global rank#33,070
Popularity over time
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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Paighton
The given name 'Paighton' is derived from the Old English words 'paeg' (peace) and 'tun' (town or settlement), suggesting a peaceful or tranquil place.
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Etymology
The given name 'Paighton' is derived from the Old English words 'paeg' (peace) and 'tun' (town or settlement), suggesting a peaceful or tranquil place. The name 'Paighton' is of English origin and has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in England and the United States, with possible connections to the Puritan movement.
Paighton currently ranks #14,495 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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