Fighting man's estate or Paega's town
Derived from an English surname, which itself originated from a place name. It likely refers to a settlement belonging to a person named Paega, an Old English personal name of uncertain meaning. While originally a masculine surname, it gained significant popularity as a unisex given name in the United States during the late 20th century.
About 1,559 girls were named Peyton in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NFL quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion
American actress known for Disney Channel series Jessie
Main character and artist on the drama series One Tree Hill · One Tree Hill
American film director of Ant-Man
Actor known for Girl Meets World
The villainous nanny in the thriller film The Hand That Rocks the Cradle · The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
The same feel as Peyton — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
