Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Peyton.
National Rank (2025)
#199
All-Time Peak Rank
#42 (2009)
Total U.S. Births
88,219
Unisex Distribution37.3% Boy / 62.7% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Peyton Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Peyton
According to SSA data, Peyton achieved its highest historical rank of #42 in 2009. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2009 with 5,318 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 60.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 65 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Peyton scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-60.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,318Births in 2009
Years in Top 100
13yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
65Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:5
1960s:118
1970s:161
1980s:257
1990s:7,496
2000s:27,479
2010s:39,623
2020s:13,080
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesPe-yon
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with P, a letter used by only 1.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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