Peyton
How to say it: PAY-tun · /ˈpeɪtən/
English surname from a place name meaning 'Paega's town'; transferred to first-name use, now popular for both genders.
Peyton was the 143rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,957 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 65% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #244 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #143 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,957 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,147 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −65% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #244 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,735 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Well used after a high in the 2010s, Peyton has slipped from favor. Now well below that crest, more decline appears on the way.
What goes with it
Bright and crisp in two beats, Peyton feels fresh and unisex. Riley harmonizes with its lively tone.
Middle names that flow with Peyton →
Nicknames
- Pey
- Pay
Honouring a Peyton in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Peyton is about 1 in 48.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Peyton
- Peyton Roi List (born 1998)American actress
- Peyton Manning (born 1976)American football player
- Peyton Reed (born 1964)American film director
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