Peyton
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: From The Town By The Bridge
Background: The name Peyton originates from an English surname, derived from a place name meaning 'from the town by the bridge.' This term combines elements denoting a locality with the notion of a bridge, indicating geographical significance.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#409
Total births
138,617
Most popular decade
2000s
(157,332 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-112 ranks)
Years in Top 100
13
First recorded year
1884
Gender usage
37.5% male
62.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1884
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #971
- Peak year
- 2007
- Peak year births
- 3,375
- Peak rank
- #125
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 417
- Recent rank
- #658
Female
- First year
- 1957
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #6,086
- Peak year
- 2009
- Peak year births
- 5,317
- Peak rank
- #42
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,812
- Recent rank
- #168
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).