Peyton
Peyton is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from a place name meaning "Pæga's town" or "fighting man's estate." Originally used primarily for boys, it has become increasingly popular for girls since the 1990s, carrying a modern, confident energy.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,437. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 4,679
- 2012: 4,478
- 2013: 4,580
- 2014: 4,455
- 2015: 3,906
- 2016: 3,511
- 2017: 3,260
- 2018: 2,912
- 2019: 2,869
- 2020: 2,730
- 2021: 2,695
- 2022: 2,319
- 2023: 1,960
- 2024: 1,817
- 2025: 1,559
- 2026 (projected): 1,437
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Payton, Paityn, Peighton)
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in its traditional form
- •Strong unisex appeal, though increasingly common for girls
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
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Peyton List
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Peyton Kennedy
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Peyton Clark
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Statistics
88,219
Total births since 1880
2009
Peak year
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