Peighton
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Peighton
Peighton is a masculine variation of the name Payton, which originated as an English surname derived from a place name meaning "Pæga's town" or "Pæga's settlement." The distinctive spelling with "eigh" reflects the modern trend of creating unique orthographic variants of traditional names. While Payton/Peyton have been used for both genders, they gained particular popularity as feminine names in the 1990s. The masculine use of Peighton maintains the name's sophisticated sound while setting it apart with its spelling. Despite its relative rarity for boys, it carries the appealing qualities of strength and distinction associated with surname-based given names.
Peighton for girls#5666 US
Peighton is a contemporary feminine variation of Payton or Peyton, names originally derived from English surnames meaning 'Pæga's settlement' or 'Pæga's town.' The distinctive spelling with 'eigh' represents a modern trend toward unique orthography while maintaining familiar pronunciation. This name gained popularity in the early 2000s alongside other surname-to-first-name conversions and creative spellings. While traditionally unisex, Peighton has been used predominantly for girls in recent years. The name carries associations of strength and elegance with its balanced sound. Parents often choose Peighton for its blend of traditional roots and contemporary style, appreciating how it stands out visually while remaining recognizable. The name continues to maintain modest popularity in English-speaking countries.
Pronounced PAY-tun.
As of October 2026, Peighton ranked #9521 in US births in 2019 SSA, peaked at #7372 in 2011.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,514 | 146 | 81.7 |
| 2015 | #1,573 | 140 | 78.4 |
| 2016 | #1,578 | 141 | 79.6 |
| 2017 | #1,840 | 112 | 64.9 |
| 2018 | #2,094 | 92 | 54.1 |
| 2019 | #1,957 | 100 | 59.6 |
| 2020 | #2,618 | 65 | 40.2 |
| 2021 | #3,199 | 51 | 31.1 |
| 2022 | #3,401 | 47 | 28.7 |
| 2023 | #3,167 | 52 | 32.4 |
| 2024 | #4,976 | 27 | 16.7 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |