Peyton

Peyton is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 2,229 babies in the United States.

Peyton at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Peyton

Peyton belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Peyton first appears in Social Security records in 1884 and has been given to 138,617 babies since 1880, including 2,229 in 2024.

Peyton in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Babies named Peyton in 2024
2,229
Total since 1880
138,617

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Peyton mean?

The meaning of Peyton is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Peyton a boy or girl name?

Peyton is a unisex name. In 2024, 2,229 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Peyton?

Peyton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Peyton?

Peyton is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1884 and has been given to 138,617 babies since 1880.

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