"Pacca's town"
Origin: Old English
Language: English
Peyton
Pronunciation: [ p-AYT-uhn ]
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Things to Know About This Name
- Strongly associated with NFL quarterback Peyton Manning — a male association some parents of girls consider
The Story of Peyton
Peyton is an Old English surname derived from 'Pacca's tun' — the estate or enclosure of a person named Pacca. It entered use as an American given name in the late 20th century as part of the surname-as-first-name trend. It became particularly popular for girls after surging for boys in the late 1990s, driven by the fame of NFL star Peyton Manning.
Peyton hit peak popularity for girls in the 2000s-2010s, partly driven by NFL quarterback Peyton Manning's fame and the character Peyton Sawyer on One Tree Hill. It caught on as a sporty, gender-neutral option before tapering slightly in the 2020s.
This is primarily an American name with no deep historical roots elsewhere, representing the 21st-century trend of gender-neutral surname-style names for girls. Peyton Sawyer from One Tree Hill gave the name a beloved fictional association for a generation of TV viewers.
Historical Record
Peyton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 86,635 babies have been named Peyton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Peyton is past its peak , currently ranked #168 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Peyton Manning is a two-time Super Bowl champion and five-time NFL MVP
- Peyton ranks higher in current usage for girls than boys despite the famous male quarterback
- The name first entered the US Top 1000 for girls in 1992
Peyton in Other Languages
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Popularity Over Time
#168
Current Rank
Peaked 2009
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Peyton
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Peyton List
Actor
2004
American actress known for Cobra Kai and Disney Channel's Bunk'd
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Peyton Manning
Athlete
1976
Two-time Super Bowl champion NFL quarterback and five-time NFL MVP
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Peyton Sawyer Fictional
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Fictional protagonist of TV series One Tree Hill, beloved by a generation of viewers
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #168
- Total SSA Count
- 1,812
- Cultural Origins
- American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peyton
What does the name Peyton mean?
"Pacca's town" (from Old English). Peyton is an Old English surname derived from 'Pacca's tun' — the estate or enclosure of a person named Pacca. It entered use as an American given name in the late 20th century as part of the surname-as-first-name trend. It became particularly popular for girls after surging for boys in the late 1990s, driven by the fame of NFL star Peyton Manning.
What is the origin of the name Peyton?
Peyton has Old English and American origins. In Old English, it means "Pacca's town".
Is Peyton a boy or girl name?
Peyton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #168. As a boy name, it is ranked #659. Peyton is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Peyton?
Peyton is pronounced p-AYT-uhn.
How popular is the name Peyton?
Peyton is currently ranked #168 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Peyton?
Common nicknames for Peyton include Pey.
What are good middle names for Peyton?
Popular middle name pairings include Peyton Grace, Peyton Marie, Peyton Elizabeth, Peyton Rose, Peyton Ann, Peyton Claire, and Peyton Rae.
What are good sibling names for Peyton?
Names that pair well with Peyton as siblings include Logan, Riley, Jordan, Taylor, Parker, Cameron, and Morgan.
How many syllables does Peyton have?
Peyton has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Peyton a common or rare name?
Peyton is a popular name, ranked #168 for girls. It is well-known without being overused.
About the Name Peyton
Peyton is a girl name with American origins . The name means "Pacca's town" in Old English .
Is Peyton a boy or girl name? Peyton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #168 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #659. Peyton is more commonly used as a girl name.
Peyton is currently ranked #168 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Peyton has 2 syllables and is pronounced p-AYT-uhn, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Peyton include Pey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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