Declining since 2010, #199 for girls today.
Popularity of Peyton since 1884
Babies named Peyton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 12 |
| 1890s | 0 | 40 |
| 1900s | 0 | 11 |
| 1910s | 0 | 170 |
| 1920s | 0 | 218 |
| 1930s | 0 | 180 |
| 1940s | 0 | 215 |
| 1950s | 5 | 209 |
| 1960s | 118 | 235 |
| 1970s | 161 | 335 |
| 1980s | 257 | 584 |
| 1990s | 7,496 | 6,211 |
| 2000s | 27,479 | 24,969 |
| 2010s | 39,623 | 15,835 |
| 2020s | 13,080 | 3,159 |
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.
“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
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
Names like Peyton
Names whose popularity has moved with Peyton's over the last 50 years.

