Payson is of American origin, derived from the surname Payson which has roots in England. It is believed to have originated as a place name, possibly referring to land that paid rent to an abbey at one time.
"The name Payson experienced a significant increase in popularity between 2009 and 2011, with the number of annual births more than doubling from 19 to 116. However, there has been a consistent decline since then, with only 58 births recorded in 2023."