Peyton
Peyton is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pæga's town or farmstead.
Origin and history
Peyton is a surname-derived given name originating from an English placename meaning 'Pæga's settlement'. Originally used predominantly for boys, it gained significant popularity for girls in the United States starting in the late 20th century. It remains a common and modern choice for American parents today.
Popularity in the United States
88,219 babies in the United States have been named Peyton since 1880. It ranks #406 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #131.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.7 %)
- CA (7 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
- PA (4.9 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 118 |
| 1970-1980 | 161 |
| 1980-1990 | 257 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,496 |
| 2000-2010 | 27,479 |
| 2010-2019 | 39,623 |
| 2020-2029 | 13,080 |
Famous people named Peyton
- Peyton List: Actress
Nicknames
Pey
Fun facts
- Peyton was originally a habitational surname derived from places in Essex and Sussex, England.
- While historically a masculine given name, Peyton saw a dramatic rise in popularity for girls in the U.S. during the 1990s.