Peyton
Peyton is an English surname-turned-first-name meaning 'fighting man's estate' or 'Pæga's town,' derived from Old English origins. Originally used as a surname, it has evolved into a unisex given name with a preppy, upscale feel.
Current Popularity
#658 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Often associated with football due to Peyton Manning's fame
- •Commonly used for both boys and girls, though historically more popular for boys
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Has a distinctly American, contemporary feel while maintaining classic roots
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Famous People
Peyton Manning
NFL quarterback and Super Bowl champion
Peyton Randolph
First President of the Continental Congress
Peyton Reed
Film director (Ant-Man series)
Peyton Hillis
NFL running back
Statistics
51,982
Total births since 1880
2007
Peak year
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