Peyton is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #602 in 2008 with 62 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 198 births ranking #254. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 72.2%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 5,093 girls born was named Peyton. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Peyton is a streamlined surname-style name with English place-name roots. It feels polished, modern, and very flexible.
The name became especially popular as surname names moved strongly into first-name use. Its success for girls and boys alike helped make it one of the defining modern unisex favourites.