Peyton
Peyton is a unisex name of English origin meaning “Pæga's town.” It ranked #199 in the United States in 2025. Derived from an English surname meaning 'Pæga's town.'
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how do you pronounce Peyton?
PAY-tun
where does the name Peyton come from?
An English surname, now a unisex given name; Peyton is also an anglicised form of the Irish Ó Peatáin.
It gained massive popularity as both a male and female name in the late 1990s and 2000s, partly due to quarterback Peyton Manning.
how popular is this name?
Peyton has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 34 years since 1992. It peaked at #42 in 2009, and ranked #199 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #199 |
| 2024 | #168 |
| 2023 | #143 |
| 2022 | #125 |
| 2021 | #100 |
| 2020 | #98 |
| 2019 | #97 |
| 2018 | #102 |
| 2017 | #89 |
| 2016 | #81 |
| 2010 | #51 |
| 2009 | #42 |
| 2000 | #168 |
| 1992 | #584 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Peyton fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Peyton
Its use as a first name in the United States is recent, for both sexes.
who are famous people named Peyton?
- Peyton Manning
- Peyton List
what are the nicknames and variants of Peyton?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Peyton?
what names go well with Peyton?
Sibling names that share Peyton's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Peyton
What does the name Peyton mean?
Peyton means “Pæga's town”.
What is the origin of the name Peyton?
Peyton comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Payton and Paiton.
How popular is the name Peyton?
Peyton ranked #199 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2009, at #42, and it has spent 34 years in the top 1,000 since 1992.
Is Peyton a boy or girl name?
Peyton is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Peyton?
Peyton is pronounced PAY-tun, with 2 syllables.
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