Son of peace; or from the town of Paissy
A modern variant of the English surname Payson, which likely derives from the medieval name Pace, a vernacular form of Paschal. It may also function as a locational name referring to the village of Paissy in France. In contemporary usage, it is often chosen for its phonetic similarity to popular names like Peyton or Mason.
About 7 girls were named Paysen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
