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Peyton

PAY-tən · Of debated origin; may mean 'fighting man's estate' or derive from the Irish surname meaning 'son of Patricius'.

2025 rank (girls)
#199
Babies named in 2025
1,559
Peak popularity
2009
2025 frequency
1 in 1,031 girls
Usually for
Girls & boys
Trend
Declining since 2010

Declining since 2010, #199 for girls today.

Popularity of Peyton since 1884

Babies named Peyton per year in U.S. Social Security records.

1.8k3.5k5.3k192019602000Most births 2009GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1880s012
1890s040
1900s011
1910s0170
1920s0218
1930s0180
1940s0215
1950s5209
1960s118235
1970s161335
1980s257584
1990s7,4966,211
2000s27,47924,969
2010s39,62315,835
2020s13,0803,159

Meaning & origin

Peyton first entered U.S. records in 1957 and saw a steady rise through the 1990s, reaching its peak rank in 2009. Since 2010, the name has been on a downward trend, currently ranking 199th in 2025 with an occurrence rate of 1 in 1,031 births. The name experienced its greatest popularity during the 2000s, a decade when surname-style names dominated. Geographically, Peyton is most common in Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine, suggesting a concentration in New England. Despite its decline, Peyton remains a familiar choice for both boys and girls, though modern usage leans heavily female. Its origins as either an English locational surname or an Irish patronymic provide a dual heritage that appeals to parents seeking a name with both history and a contemporary feel.

Peyton originated as a locational surname from an English place name in Suffolk, derived from Old English elements meaning 'fighting man's estate'. It was also adopted as an Anglicized form of the Irish patronymic Ó Peatáin, meaning 'descendant of Peatán', itself a diminutive of Patrick. As a given name, it was primarily masculine in the early 20th century but became popular for girls in the 1990s, mirroring the trend of surname-names like Madison and Ashley.

Where Peyton is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Peyton” around the world

Where Peyton lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    10

    babies in 2024

  • New Zealand

    24

    babies in 2025

  • Quebec

    8

    babies in 2025

Sources: INSEE (France) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Pay, Pey, Pay-Pay

Variants: Payton, Paiton, Peighton

Sibling names for Peyton

Names that share Peyton's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Avery, Harper, Mackenzie, Sawyer, Quinn, Addison, Ashlynn, Bailey, Harley, Kendall, Londyn, Madilyn, Madison, Morgan, Reagan, Riley, Rylie, Sydney, Taylor, Addyson, Ainsley, Ansley, Baylee, Braelyn, Brooklynn, Caidence, Cailyn, Dylann, Ellery, Ellison, Emersyn, Fallon, Hadley, Hayleigh, Jaslyn, Kamri, Karlie, Karsyn, Kasey, Kennedi, Legacy, Macee, Mckinley, Page, Rilee, Ryleigh, Ryley, Skyla, Skylar, Sutton, Adison, Adyson, Aubri, Aubriella, Audri, Avarie, Azlynn, Baileigh, Bailie, Bayleigh, Bayley, Baylie, Blayke, Brooklin, Brynleigh, Brystol, Caeli, Cameran, Chesney, Devine, Gracen, Jacee, Jadelyn, Jayleigh, Josslyn, Kameryn, Kaylor, Kendyll, Keylee, Kollyns, Kyndal, Lexington, Mackenna, Madisen, Makaylee, Makenzi, Makenzy, Makinley, Mallori, Mckenzi, Mckinzie, Rainey, Raylynn, Rylin, Shaelynn, Shaye, Taelyn, Taytum, Tylee, Addisen, Adisyn, Adysen, Aleigh, Ashland, Aubryn, Averey, Baillie, Baley, Blaike, Bradie, Bradleigh, Brelyn, Camrynn, Caylen, Collyns, Cylee, Cylie, Dailey, Delaynie, Emmery, Emorie, Faryn, Haedyn, Haeley, Hailley, Jadynn, Jailin, Jaylie, Jozlyn, Kadynce, Kaelee, Kaely, Keeleigh, Keilee, Keleigh, Kennadee, Khole, Kynnedy, Lesslie, Logyn, Mackensie, Mackenzee, Mackenzy, Maddyn, Makynna, Malarie, Mckensie, Mckinnley, Mckinsey, Morganne, Morgyn, Penne, Quinlyn, Raelynne, Raigan, Railyn, Reiley, Reygan, Rhiley, Ryane, Scotti, Shelbee, Shellby, Sidnee, Skyelar, Skylen, Skylin, Staley, Tailynn, Talor, Taylyn, Teylor, Tylynn, Whitlee, Yocelyn, Addisynn, Allysson, Ashlynd, Bayli, Brealynn, Briell, Brilynn, Brittain, Brooklen, Brooklinn, Bryelle, Brylea, Cadynce, Cambell, Cambryn, Caydee, Caylynn, Dailynn, Dalanie, Emberley, Haelynn, Irelynd, Jadence, Jasie, Jocee, Jourdin, Kadance, Kaedynce, Kaisey, Kaislyn, Kambryn, Kamrynn, Kaydince, Keatyn, Keilin, Keilyn, Keisi, Kendallyn, Kendalyn, Kenedee, Kennidi, Keylie, Keyly, Kloee, Layce, Laycie, Lynnox, Mackinley, Macyn, Makenze, Makinsey, Makinzee, Mckensey, Paislei, Perris, Porschia, Quinley, Quinlynn, Quynn, Railee, Raileigh, Raygan, Reagen, Reagyn, Reilley, Rhyen, Rieley, Riely, Rileyann, Ryen, Shayleigh, Shyler, Sidni, Skilar, Skyllar, Sydny, Syndey, Tailer, Taytem, Teagyn, Teighan, Zayley, Ashleah, Cassadie, Devyne, Emmersen, Adasyn, Addilynne, Addysin, Addysyn, Adisson, Alizey, Brekyn, Brookley, Brylyn, Cadey, Caliegh, Carlynn, Carsynn, Caysie, Chandlar, Crickett, Deklynn, Delainee, Delancey, Delaynee, Gracielynn, Graylyn, Gwenette, Hydee, Jaydalyn, Jaydalynn, Jaylena, Jayley, Jersee, Joelys, Jordyan, Joscelynn, Journeigh, Jozalyn, Jylian, Kahlyn, Kairie, Karigan, Kassity, Katelinn, Keirston, Kenedie, Kenidee, Khylar, Lexandra, Lindyn, Lynnsie, Mackenzye, Mackinsey, Mackinze, Madesyn, Makaelyn, Makensey, Makinze, Makynzee, Massey, Matelyn, Mckinzi, Mckinzy, Mckynna, Palyn, Paylin, Paysley, Peni, Raigen, Reagann, Reilyn, Ryin, Skyley, Skylinn, Taetum, Tallyn, Taylinn

Brothers: Carson, Logan, Reese, Skyler, Ryder, Braden, Brayden, Bryson, Caiden, Camden, Cameron, Carter, Hayden, Jaxson, Jordan, Kayden, Kingston, Landon, Mason, Preston, Braeden, Braydon, Cason, Dawson, Daxton, Frazier, Haiden, Jaiden, Jaxen, Jaydon, Jorden, Kadin, Kaeden, Kaiden, Karsen, Kason, Kennon, Kolton, Kylen, Kyler, Landyn, Maison, Maxton, Mayson, Paxton, Remington, Ryden, Rylan, Ryland, Trentin, Tylor, Tyson, Westin, Ashten, Ashtin, Auston, Avion, Braedon, Braylan, Brayson, Brayton, Breckin, Bryar, Bryden, Brylan, Bryton, Cadyn, Caeden, Cameren, Camrin, Carsen, Chasen, Chayce, Chayse, Corbyn, Courtland, Crawford, Dameon, Daylan, Drayden, Eason, Graydon, Hampton, Jaedon, Jaxxon, Jaydan, Jaydyn, Kaedyn, Kamren, Kaycen, Kaydon, Kirkland, Kyden, Kyzer, Landan, Landin, Lathan, Lawton, Leeland, Leyton, Maddux, Masen, Payden, Reynolds, Rhyder, Robinson, Skylor, Tayden, Taylen, Treyton, Tylan, Tylen, Westyn, Bayler, Baylin, Bradin, Braydan, Braydn, Bryceson, Bryston, Caeleb, Caige, Camaron, Camerin, Chadley, Chanler, Dadrian, Dailen, Davidson, Deakon, Decklyn, Donivan, Dylin, Erickson, Gracin, Hanley, Hartford, Haydan, Jaedan, Jamisen, Jaycion, Kaedan, Kaedin, Kaidon, Kailer, Kaisyn, Kaydyn, Keagen, Kessler, Keygan, Keyton, Kiptyn, Korban, Kyser, Lathen, Layden, Layten, Lofton, Maclin, Maddax, Mattox, Neythan, Princeston, Quantrell, Reily, Rexton, Rhylan, Ryken, Ryler, Syler, Taten, Tayton, Tayvin, Trayton, Treven, Treyden, Zaelyn, Airon, Ashden, Aydrien, Braven, Braycen, Brenson, Breyton, Brockton, Bryler, Brysin, Caidyn, Caisyn, Camdin, Canden, Chayson, Coleston, Copelan, Delorean, Draylon, Dredyn, Dreyton, Gavynn, Gradyn, Griffey, Griffyn, Haygen, Herndon, Jackston, Jadien, Jaxyn, Jayke, Jayston, Jden, Jentzen, Jhase, Jordain, Kadien, Kaegan, Kaesen, Kayton, Keiden, Keiton, Kendyn, Kenston, Kesler, Khaden, Kolbey, Laiden, Lexton, Nickson, Pace, Rawlins, Raydon, Rhyett, Romney, Ryer, Swayde, Talen, Tannor, Thomson, Trendon, Trestin, Trystyn, Wayden, Weylyn, Whittaker, Brentton, Caedan, Carrson, Jaxxen, Kaelob, Aason, Acesyn, Bailor, Brayen, Brentyn, Brodin, Bryker, Brysan, Brysten, Caide, Caidon, Channin, Chasyn, Clayden, Cobin, Coden, Colbe, Dahlton, Daison, Dariell, Daxter, Dempsy, Draxler, Garison, Guage, Haeden, Jakota, Jamyson, Jaxxton, Jaymison, Jayzen, Jeydan, Kaceyon, Kaimen, Kaiven, Kasson, Kastin, Kaylem, Keiler, Keison, Kelsen, Kharson, Kiegan, Knoah, Knolan, Kolyn, Kortland, Maddoxx, Maxxon, Paydon, Piercen, Quinntin, Rilen, Rocklin, Sladen, Slaton, Taelon, Tannar, Taydon, Thayden, Trentan, Treyven

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Peyton mean?
Peyton likely derives from an English place name meaning 'fighting man's estate' or from the Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Peatán' (a form of Patrick). The exact origin is debated.
How popular is the name Peyton currently?
In 2025, Peyton ranked 199th in the U.S., with about 1 in every 1,031 newborns given the name. Its popularity peaked in 2009 and has been declining since 2010.
Is Peyton a boy's or girl's name?
Peyton is a unisex name, though it has become more common for girls in recent decades. Historically used for boys, it now is used for both genders, with the feminine usage surging in the 2000s.