Peyton is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #168 in 2024 with 1,812 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 5,317 births ranking #42. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 64.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 890 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.