Peyton
boy name#683 in 2025Peyton entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #125 in 2007, ranks #683 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1884–2025
#683
rank today
#125
peak (2007)
398
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #862 |
| 1890s | #869 |
| 1900s | #1165 |
| 1910s | #1489 |
| 1920s | #1706 |
| 1930s | #1698 |
| 1940s | #1529 |
| 1950s | #1702 |
| 1960s | #1656 |
| 1970s | #1597 |
| 1980s | #1386 |
| 1990s | #538 |
| 2000s | #163 |
| 2010s | #264 |
| 2020s | #564 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Peyton has been most popular in TX, TN, GA.
Living bearers
About 51,000 people named Peyton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Peyton alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Peyton in 2025?
- Peyton ranks #683 among US boy names in 2025, with 398 babies given the name.
- When was the name Peyton most popular?
- Peyton peaked in 2007, reaching #125 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Peyton with classmates?
- Peyton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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