A variation of Paden, meaning 'Padda's island' or 'path'
Payden is a modern American spelling variant of the surname Paden. It likely originates from a Middle English personal name or a place name referring to an enclosure or a path. It follows the popular trend of adding a 'y' to traditional surnames to create a unique given name.
About 11 boys were named Payden in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
