Names of US

Peyton

Peyton is a quite popular male name in the United States with 471st on the top list for 2021.Peyton is a popular female name in the United States with 99th on the top list for 2021.

During the last 100 years 84,002 newborn girls were given the name Peyton.
50,252 boys were given the name.

The trend of newborns named Peyton in the US last 20 years

Peyton is a unisex name that originated from an English surname. It is derived from the Old English words "pǣġ" which means "boundary" and "tūn" which means "town". The name became popular as a given name in the United States during the 1990s, possibly due to the influence of the character Peyton Place from the 1950s novel and subsequent television series. It has since been a popular name for both boys and girls. Notable people with the name Peyton include football player Peyton Manning and actress Peyton List.

Peyton rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)

Nicknames for Peyton

PeyPAYShortened version of "Peyton
PPEESingle letter abbreviation of "Peyton
TonTAWNEnd syllable of "Peyton
Pey-PeyPAY-PAYRhyming nickname for "Peyton
Pay-teePAY-TEEAlternate rhyming nickname for "Peyton

Famous people named Peyton

Peyton ListActressKnown for her roles in Disney Channel's "Jessie" and "Bunk'd
Peyton ManningAmerican football playerFormer quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos
Peyton KennedyActressKnown for her role in the Netflix series "Everything Sucks!
Peyton Elizabeth LeeActressKnown for her role in the Disney Channel series "Andi Mack
Peyton RandolphPoliticianFirst President of the Continental Congress in the United States
Peyton Roi ListActressKnown for her roles in Disney Channel's "Jessie" and "Bunk'd
Peyton ReedFilm directorDirected Marvel's "Ant-Man" and "Ant-Man and the Wasp
Peyton MeyerActorKnown for his role in the Disney Channel series "Girl Meets World
Peyton RoyceProfessional wrestlerCurrently signed to WWE's Raw brand
Peyton SivaBasketball playerFormer point guard for the University of Louisville and Detroit Pistons

Fictional character called Peyton from pop culture

Peyton SawyerOne Tree HillMain character in the TV series One Tree Hill
Peyton KellyThe Game PlanDaughter of Dwayne Johnson's character in the movie The Game Plan
Peyton FlandersThe Hand That Rocks the CradleAntagonist in the movie The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Peyton WestlakeDarkmanMain character in the movie Darkman
Peyton ListJessieActress who played Emma Ross in the TV series Jessie
Peyton ManningNFLRetired NFL quarterback who played for the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos
Peyton CharlesiZombieCharacter in the TV series iZombie who is a medical examiner and zombie
Peyton HobbartBig Little LiesSon of Celeste Wright and Perry Wright in the TV series Big Little Lies

Frequently Asked Questions about Peyton

What is the origin of the name Peyton?The name Peyton is of English origin.
Is Peyton a unisex name?Yes, Peyton is considered a unisex name.
What does the name Peyton mean?The name Peyton means 'fighting man's estate' or 'warrior's town'.
What famous people have the name Peyton?Famous people with the name Peyton include American football player Peyton Manning and actress Peyton List.
Is Peyton a popular name?Yes, Peyton has been a popular name in the United States since the 1990s.
What are some variations of the name Peyton?Variations of the name Peyton include Payton, Paityn, and Peyten.
What is the nickname for Peyton?Peyton can be shortened to the nickname Pey or Peighton.