Paeton is a modern, unisex given name of recent coinage, believed to have been created by author J.K. Rowling for her Harry Potter series character, Paton Avery Weasley. It is an original combination of the popular name elements 'Pat' and '-ton'. While its meaning remains open to interpretation due to its novelty, some believe it could derive from Latin 'patronus', meaning 'protector or defender'. Paeton has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among parents seeking unique yet approachable names for their children. As of now, it is not widely used, making it an uncommon yet memorable choice.
The name Paeton has seen varied popularity over the years, with peaks in 2005 and 2010-2011 where 12 babies were named Paeton each year, but no more than 7 births in any other year from 2001 to 2015. The total number of babies named Paeton during this period was 86.