Stable DeclineGradual decline from 2009#199 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
2009
Peak births
5,318
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Z
1957Peak 20092025
Quick answers about Peyton
How many people are named Peyton?
An estimated 87,376 living Americans are named Peyton.
How rare is Peyton?
Peyton is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,559 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 70.7% from its 2009 peak. It was the #199 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Peyton?
The median age of a living American named Peyton is approximately 15 years, with most bearers falling between 9 and 20 years old.
Is Peyton still popular?
Somewhat. Peyton has been declining since its 2009 peak and registered 1,559 births in 2025.
Where is Peyton most common?
Peyton has its strongest geographic signal in Maine, where it appeared 3.2× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2009
Decline from peak
70.7%
2025
1,559
All-time
88,219
Diaspora map
Peyton broke out in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia (1992) and became over-represented in 38 states over 30 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, 1992 · over-represented in 38 states over 30 years
