NAME PROFILE
Peyton
Peyton is of English and Irish origin, meaning 'fighting man's estate' or 'from the farm by the gate.' The name has a strong and spirited connotation, often associated with determination and resilience. Those with this name are seen as dynamic, ambitious, and capable of overcoming challenges.
Key Stats
| Total births | 140,602 |
| Gender | Female (35% / 65%) |
| Peak year | 2009 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 23%VA — 22%GA — 19%AL — 18%LA — 18%
Notable People
Peyton Manning (Former NFL Quarterback) · Peyton List (Actress, *Jessie*) · Peyton Reed (Director, *Ant-Man*) · Peyton Royce (Wrestler) · Peyton Elizabeth Lee (Actress, *Andi Mack*)
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