Peyton
Boy name · #684 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Peyton? In official American birth records, Peyton has been tracked continuously since 1884, giving it 141 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 398 baby boys were named Peyton, placing it at #684 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #261, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 4,523 boys born in 2025 was named Peyton.
The 141-year story
Peyton first appears in the Social Security records in 1884, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 3,375 boys were named Peyton — good for #125 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Peyton per year. Source: Official national birth records.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Peyton in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Peyton is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Peyton will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Peyton is most common
Geography matters for names, and Peyton is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Peyton is most common in TN (0.7 per 1,000), KY (0.6 per 1,000), SC (0.5 per 1,000), MD (0.4 per 1,000), MO (0.4 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.3 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Peyton is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Peyton
Statistically, parents drawn to Peyton tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Keaton, Dayton, Preston, Payton, and Trenton.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Peyton | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 398 | #683 |
| 2024 | 417 | #658 |
| 2023 | 467 | #607 |
| 2022 | 556 | #535 |
| 2021 | 634 | #469 |
| 2020 | 687 | #433 |
| 2019 | 698 | #437 |
| 2018 | 797 | #399 |
| 2017 | 999 | #341 |
| 2016 | 1,248 | #288 |
| 2015 | 1,383 | #261 |
| 2014 | 1,842 | #210 |
| 2013 | 1,847 | #209 |
| 2012 | 2,075 | #184 |
| 2011 | 2,299 | #166 |
| 2010 | 2,647 | #148 |
| 2009 | 2,710 | #148 |
| 2008 | 3,225 | #130 |
| 2007 | 3,375 | #125 |
| 2006 | 2,686 | #157 |
| 2005 | 2,843 | #138 |
| 2004 | 2,484 | #163 |
| 2003 | 1,768 | #208 |
| 2002 | 1,764 | #205 |
| 2001 | 2,114 | #177 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Peyton?
In official American birth records, the name Peyton first appeared in 1884 (over 141 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Peyton a popular boy name?
Peyton ranked #684 among boys in 2025 with 398 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #261.
When was the name Peyton most popular?
Peyton peaked in 2007, when 3,375 American boys received the name (ranked #125 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Peyton?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,523 newborn American boys was named Peyton. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.