Is Peyton a popular name?

Peyton reached a best rank of #75 in 2009 and has charted in 7 years.

Is Peyton a boy or girl name?

It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.

Girls

Best rank #75 (2009) · ranked in 7 years

Ranked in 7 years, Peyton reached its best position of #75 in 2009.

It eased from #83 in 2008 to #100 in 2014.

It does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

8,028 newborns received the name Peyton in 2009, its peak year.

Peyton was most popular around 2009, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

If Peyton is on your shortlist, Paisley, Penelope, Piper are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Is Peyton a popular name?: Peyton reached a best rank of #75 in 2009 and has charted in 7 years.
Where does Peyton rank now?: Peyton does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Peyton a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Peyton most popular?: Peyton peaked around 2009.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)