Peyton
Boy name · #684 in 2025 · Uniqueness 71/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Peyton in class?
Peyton scores 71 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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. In 2025 the states with the most Peytons were TX (37), TN (27), FL (20), GA (19), NY (17). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 71/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.