Peyton
Peyton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fighting man's estate, or settlement of Paega.
Origin and history
Peyton is derived from an English surname originally based on a placename meaning 'Paega's settlement'. Originally used predominantly as a surname, it gained popularity as a given name for both boys and girls in the United States during the late 20th century. It remains a recognizable and steady choice for boys today.
Popularity in the United States
52,383 babies in the United States have been named Peyton since 1880. It ranks #494 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #548.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9 %)
- TN (5.5 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 40 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 170 |
| 1920-1930 | 218 |
| 1930-1940 | 180 |
| 1940-1950 | 215 |
| 1950-1960 | 209 |
| 1960-1970 | 235 |
| 1970-1980 | 335 |
| 1980-1990 | 584 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,211 |
| 2000-2010 | 24,969 |
| 2010-2019 | 15,835 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,159 |
Famous people named Peyton
- Peyton Manning: American football player, Athlete
- Peyton Hillis: American football player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Peyton evolved from an English habitational surname tied to places in Essex and Sussex.
- While historically a surname, Peyton became popular as a given name for both boys and girls starting in the 1990s.