Peyton
Peyton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Peyton
- A unisex given name:
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
Etymology
Variant of Payton.
How popular is Peyton?
Since 1880, 88,219 girls and 52,383 boys in the U.S. have been named Peyton (63% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #42 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #125 in 2007. In 2025 it ranked #199 for girls, with 1,957 babies given the name.
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Peyton FAQ
What does the name Peyton mean?
A unisex given name: A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage. Variant of Payton.
What is the origin of the name Peyton?
Peyton is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Peyton?
Since 1880, 88,219 girls and 52,383 boys in the U.S. have been named Peyton (63% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #42 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #125 in 2007. In 2025 it ranked #199 for girls, with 1,957 babies given the name.
Is Peyton a boy or girl name?
Peyton is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (88,219 girls and 52,383 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.