Payton
Girl name · 310 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Payton: 310 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 29 births in 2010.
Payton first emerged as an English surname, derived from a place name meaning “Pæga’s town” in Old English, connecting it to a settlement named for a local figure. The name gained modern visibility through Payton Manning, the legendary American football quarterback who led the Indianapolis Colts to a Super Bowl victory, and actress Payton List, known for her roles in Disney Channel series. While the spelling Payton remains the most common, places like Peyton, Colorado, share the same etymological root. Today, Payton is a unisex choice in Scotland, though it leans slightly more toward boys internationally – a flexible, sporty name with a timeless feel.
Girl 24 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201029 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #6324 babies
- Total births
- 310since 1997
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 42%vs prior 5y