Peyton
pe(y)-ton
US Popularity:273
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Fighting man's estate; Pæga’s settlement
Peyton is a gender-neutral name of Irish and English origins. In Ireland, it is considered a variant of Patrick, while in England, it was a habitational surname before becoming popularized as a given name. As far as meanings go, few could compete with Peyton’s. The name means “fighting man’s estate” or "Pæga’s settlement,: which conjures images of medieval warriors defending their castle. In more modern contexts, Peyton, and its closest variant Payton, are fashionable for both baby girls and boys. Notable namesakes include actress Peyton List, former football player Peyton Manning, and the fictional character Peyton Sawyer from One Tree Hill.
Famous People Named Peyton
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- Peyton BarberFootball Player
- Peyton ManningFootball Player
- Peyton SivaBasketball Player
Peyton Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Peyton is currently #460 on The Bump
Boy:Peyton is currently #274 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Peyton is currently #322 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Peyton is currently #273 in U.S. births
Boy:Peyton is currently #605 in U.S. births
Girl:Peyton is currently #142 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#142
in 2023
- 18
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lanksy
Behind the Name, Peyton January 2022
Name Doctor, Peyton
House of Names, Peyton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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