Payden is an American name of Scottish origin, derived from the Scottish surname Payden, which itself originated from the Scottish Gaelic 'Padraig', meaning 'noble'. It's a unisex name but more commonly used for males in recent times. Payden first gained significant usage as a given name in the United States during the 1980s and has since become quite popular, ranking among the top 500 names for boys by the year 2000.
"The name Payden experienced a significant peak in popularity between 2007 and 2010, with over 50 births each year during this period. However, it has since seen a steady decline, with fewer than 20 births annually since 2014."