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How Many People Are Named Peyton?
Estimated people named Peyton living in the U.S. today
135,698
Gender distribution
37% male · 63% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 138,617
- Peak year: 2009 (8,027 births)
- Estimated living today: 135,698
Peyton by age group — who carries the name today?
Peyton popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Peyton
Peyton has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 138,617 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 135,698 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,519 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Peytons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Peyton in the US?
An estimated 135,698 people named Peyton are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Peyton uncommon — about 1 in 2,519 Americans.
Is Peyton a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Peyton is 37% male and 63% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Peyton most popular?
Peyton peaked in 2009, when 8,027 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Peyton?
Peyton ranks #393 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).