Peyton
Peaked at #42 nationally in 2009, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1884, Peyton has been recorded 62% of the time for girls and 38% of the time for boys.
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Peyton — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#42
in 2009
Current rank
#168
in 2024
Years tracked
65
1957–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1957, Peyton reached its peak popularity for girls in 2009, ranking #42 nationally with 5,317 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #56 (2014) to #168 (2024) — a 67% drop.
As of 2024, Peyton ranks #168 nationally for girls, with 1,812 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #168 | 1,812 |
| 2023 | #142 | 1,958 |
| 2022 | #125 | 2,319 |
| 2021 | #100 | 2,695 |
| 2020 | #98 | 2,730 |
| 2019 | #97 | 2,867 |
| 2018 | #102 | 2,910 |
| 2017 | #89 | 3,258 |
Peyton — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#125
in 2007
Current rank
#658
in 2024
Years tracked
124
1884–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1884, Peyton reached its peak popularity for boys in 2007, ranking #125 nationally with 3,375 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #210 (2014) to #658 (2024) — a 68% drop.
As of 2024, Peyton ranks #658 nationally for boys, with 417 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #658 | 417 |
| 2023 | #607 | 467 |
| 2022 | #536 | 555 |
| 2021 | #471 | 634 |
| 2020 | #432 | 687 |
| 2019 | #438 | 697 |
| 2018 | #399 | 797 |
| 2017 | #341 | 999 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Peyton most popular?
Peyton was most popular in 2009, when it ranked #42 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Peyton becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Peyton?
At least 138,617 babies have been recorded with the name Peyton in the US since 1884, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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