The namePeyton
Peyton is an English surname from a place name. In the United States it is now mainly a girl's name.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Peyton comes from the place name Paega's town, from a personal name and the Old English tun.
Origin
English, from a place name and surname.
History
The quarterback Peyton Manning made the name popular for boys, and the character Peyton Sawyer in One Tree Hill for girls. Peyton reached 42nd place for American girls in 2009.
Famous people named Peyton
- Peyton Manning, American football player
- Peyton List, actress
Popularity of the name Peyton
Peyton in the United States
Peyton was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 55,441 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Peyton. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Peyton in the United States were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 2,855 births a year on average, against 4,315 in the five years before.
Peyton in the United Kingdom
Peyton was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 2,032 births over the decade, 62% of all recorded babies named Peyton. Half of all babies named Peyton in the United Kingdom were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 125 births a year on average, against 197 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Peyton
Names from the same generation as Peyton, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Peyton mean?
Peyton comes from the place name Paega's town, from a personal name and the Old English tun.
What is the origin of the name Peyton?
English, from a place name and surname.
Is Peyton a girl's or a boy's name?
Peyton is a girl's name. In the United States, 62% of the babies named Peyton are girls.
How popular is the name Peyton?
In 2024, Peyton was the 168th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,812 births.
What are good sibling names for Peyton?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lilly, Lillian, Gabriella and Molly for a sister, Chase, Landon, Hayden and Blake for a brother.
Who are famous people named Peyton?
Peyton Manning, American football player; Peyton List, actress.