The baby name Peyton is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpeɪtən/ (PAY-tən).
Peyton is English in Origin.
The baby name Peyton is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpeɪtən/ (PAY-tən).
Peyton is English in Origin.
Peyton (pronounced PAY-tən) began as an English habitational surname, linked to places called Peyton in Suffolk and Essex. The name traces to Old English Pæga + tun (enclosure, settlement), yielding the sense "Pæga's town/settlement"; some modern sources also gloss it as "warrior's estate."
As a given name, Peyton appeared sporadically in the 19th century but surged in North America and the UK from the late 20th century as part of the surname-name trend. It is genuinely unisex: borne by high-profile figures such as NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and actress Peyton List, which helped normalize the name for both boys and girls, with a pronounced spike for girls in the 2000s. Common variants include Payton, Peighton, and Paeton; diminutive forms are rare. Note that Paton (from Patrick) is an unrelated Scottish surname sometimes spelled Payton, despite the overlap.
| Peyton Manning Peyton Manning is a former American football quarterback, best known for his time with the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos in the NFL. He won two Super Bowl titles, including one with each team, and is often remembered for his incredible football IQ and leadership on the field. | Peyton List Peyton List is an American actress best known for her role as Holly Hills in the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' film series. She also starred in the Disney Channel series 'Jessie' as Emma Ross. | Peyton Meyer Peyton Meyer is an American actor best known for his role as Lucas Friar on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World. Born in 1998, he also appeared in the film He's All That, a modern retelling of the 1999 classic She's All That. |
| Peyton Elizabeth Lee Peyton Elizabeth Lee is an American actor best known for her role as the title character in the Disney Channel series 'Andi Mack'. Born in 2004, she has also appeared in the Disney+ film 'Secret Society of Second-Born Royals'. | Peyton Kennedy Peyton Kennedy is a Canadian actress best known for playing Betty Nelson on Grey’s Anatomy. Born on January 4, 2004, she has worked in both television and film, with Grey’s Anatomy being her most widely recognized role. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2024 | #1 | — | 911 |
| New Zealand | Girls | 2010 | #42 | 75 | 98 |
| BI | Boys | 0 | #44 | 1 | 917 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #130 | 175 | 2,795 |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #134 | 2 | 1,786 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #159 | 1,812 | 8,487 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| HR | 0 | #181 | 1 | 2,081 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2021 | #182 | 2 | 1,666 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #274 | 5 | 7,507 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #286 | 21 | 2,588 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| GT | 0 | #337 | 2 | 5,948 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #368 | 38 | 3,185 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #421 | 4 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #491 | 15 | 7,500 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #503 | 8 | 10,188 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #522 | 11 | 11,342 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #527 | 417 | 7,044 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #534 | 3 | 6,731 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #553 | 5 | 12,905 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #596 | 16 | 9,488 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #628 | 5 | 18,916 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #629 | 2 | 8,289 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #819 | 8 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #912 | 4 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #919 | 25 | 14,861 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #922 | 5 | 14,506 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #969 | 14 | 16,355 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #974 | 8 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,055 | 24 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,065 | 8 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,117 | 25 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,146 | 38 | 17,781 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,230 | 5 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,435 | 12 | 9,415 |
Peyton is popular in 48 countries — most recent births per country:
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