Peyton Unisex

Popularity: #191 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PAY-ton //ˈpeɪ.tən//

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: English: from the warrior's estate; Irish: the royal one

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Peyton has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "pæga," meaning "fighting man" or "warrior," and "tun," meaning "town" or "settlement." This etymological background suggests a literal meaning of "fighting man's town." The name originally appeared as a surname, particularly in England, where it was used to denote individuals from various places named Peyton, such as Peyton in Cambridgeshire or Peyton in Devon. The transition from surname to given name occurred in the 20th century, reflecting a broader trend of using surnames as first names in English-speaking cultures.

Historically, the name Peyton can be traced back to the medieval period, with its earliest recorded instances appearing in the 12th century. It gained prominence through various notable figures, including Peyton Randolph, a prominent American lawyer and politician in the 18th century, who played a significant role in the early history of the United States.

The name has also been associated with various literary works and historical documents, contributing to its recognition and usage over the centuries. Culturally, the name Peyton has been embraced for its strong and assertive connotations, resonating with themes of strength and resilience.

Its association with nobility and leadership in historical contexts has further solidified its place in English-speaking societies. The name has also seen variations and diminutives, such as Payton, which have emerged over time, though Peyton remains the more traditional form.

Overall, the name's enduring appeal can be attributed to its rich historical roots and the positive attributes associated with its meaning.

Famous people named Peyton

In this section, you will find notable people named Peyton. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Peyton who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Peyton who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Peyton Manning is a former professional American football quarterback best known for his time with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos, and for winning two Super Bowl championships.

Peyton List is an actress and model best known for her roles in Disney's Jessie, Bunk'd, and the film The Thinning.

Fictional characters named Peyton

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Peyton Sawyer is a fictional character from the TV series One Tree Hill. She is a talented artist and musician who navigates the complexities of relationships and personal growth throughout the series.

Peyton Elizabeth Lee is a fictional character from the Disney Channel series Andi Mack. She is the titular character who deals with the challenges of adolescence and family dynamics.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Peyton, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

PaigePiperPennyParkerPoppy

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Peyton. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

PaytonPaitonPaigePiperPennyParkerPoppyPeytonn

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Peyton was first seen in the United States in 1884.

Peyton has ranked as high as #75 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Peyton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Peyton is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Peyton was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Peyton.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,957 398 1,559
2024 2,234 417 1,817
2023 2,427 467 1,960
2022 2,875 556 2,319
2021 3,329 634 2,695
2020 3,417 687 2,730
2019 3,567 698 2,869
2018 3,709 797 2,912
2017 4,259 999 3,260
2016 4,759 1,248 3,511
2015 5,289 1,383 3,906
2014 6,297 1,842 4,455
2013 6,427 1,847 4,580
2012 6,553 2,075 4,478
2011 6,978 2,299 4,679
2010 7,620 2,647 4,973
2009 8,028 2,710 5,318
2008 7,963 3,225 4,738
2007 6,149 3,375 2,774
2006 5,224 2,686 2,538
2005 5,305 2,843 2,462
2004 4,878 2,484 2,394
2003 3,468 1,768 1,700
2002 3,466 1,764 1,702
2001 3,999 2,114 1,885
2000 3,968 2,000 1,968
1999 2,738 1,382 1,356
1998 2,868 1,451 1,417
1997 2,424 1,121 1,303
1996 1,876 772 1,104
1995 1,041 453 588
1994 942 357 585
1993 859 242 617
1992 585 187 398
1991 192 125 67
1990 182 121 61
1989 142 107 35
1988 122 80 42
1987 109 80 29
1986 107 75 32
1985 79 57 22
1984 75 50 25
1983 61 43 18
1982 55 36 19
1981 50 32 18
1980 41 24 17
1979 53 34 19
1978 53 39 14
1977 39 27 12
1976 47 30 17
1975 65 46 19
1974 69 50 19
1973 47 34 13
1972 39 23 16
1971 37 29 8
1970 47 23 24
1969 41 27 14
1968 39 24 15
1967 45 22 23
1966 45 17 28
1965 36 28 8
1964 37 27 10
1963 28 22 6
1962 35 28 7
1961 24 17 7
1960 23 23 0
1959 20 20 0
1958 20 20 0
1957 26 21 5
1956 23 23 0
1955 22 22 0
1954 19 19 0
1953 19 19 0
1952 20 20 0
1951 27 27 0
1950 18 18 0
1949 25 25 0
1948 23 23 0
1947 23 23 0
1946 22 22 0
1945 16 16 0
1944 23 23 0
1943 21 21 0
1942 16 16 0
1941 26 26 0
1940 20 20 0
1939 20 20 0
1938 26 26 0
1937 18 18 0
1936 17 17 0
1935 21 21 0
1934 11 11 0
1933 17 17 0
1932 15 15 0
1931 17 17 0
1930 18 18 0
1929 17 17 0
1928 11 11 0
1927 25 25 0
1926 20 20 0
1925 26 26 0
1924 19 19 0
1923 25 25 0
1922 19 19 0
1921 32 32 0
1920 24 24 0
1919 27 27 0
1918 31 31 0
1917 19 19 0
1916 15 15 0
1915 23 23 0
1914 24 24 0
1913 14 14 0
1912 8 8 0
1911 9 9 0
1907 6 6 0
1903 5 5 0
1898 7 7 0
1895 6 6 0
1893 7 7 0
1892 8 8 0
1891 6 6 0
1890 6 6 0
1887 7 7 0
1884 5 5 0

Top States for Peyton (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 152
7%
CA 143
7%
PA 125
6%
OH 119
5%
NY 112
5%
FL 107
5%
NC 93
4%
TN 85
4%
MI 82
4%
GA 79
4%
IN 66
3%
IL 65
3%
NJ 61
3%
VA 52
2%
WI 51
2%
MO 51
2%
AZ 50
2%
MN 48
2%
CO 46
2%
MD 44
2%
WA 43
2%
KY 40
2%
SC 40
2%
CT 39
2%
OK 31
1%
IA 29
1%
MS 29
1%
LA 28
1%
MA 28
1%
OR 27
1%
AL 26
1%
AR 26
1%
KS 17
1%
UT 17
1%
NE 16
1%
NV 14
1%
ID 13
1%
HI 10
0%
RI 9
0%
MT 9
0%
VT 9
0%
NH 8
0%
SD 8
0%
ME 8
0%
WV 8
0%
DE 7
0%
AK 6
0%
ND 5
0%