Name comparison · girl names
Payton vs. Peyton
In 2025, Peyton leads at #199 among U.S. girls' names, with Payton at #440. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Payton | Peyton |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #440 | #199 |
| Babies in 2025 | 701 | 1,559 |
| All-time peak | #79 in 2010 | #42 in 2009 |
| Uniqueness score | 39 / 100 | 29 / 100 |
| Strongest state | South Dakota (#117) | Rhode Island (#64) |