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Peyton

Girl / Boy name · 407 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Peyton: 407 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 33 births in 2010.

Peyton began as an English surname with deep Irish and Scottish roots, derived from the Gaelic Mac Pheadáin or Ó Peatáin, meaning “son of Peatán” – a diminutive of Patrick, which itself comes from the Latin Patricius, “nobleman.” The name has two of the most recognisable modern bearers: legendary American football quarterback Peyton Manning and actress Peyton List. In the United States, the town of Peyton, Colorado takes its name from a railroad official rather than a direct bearer, but shares the same surname origin. A versatile unisex choice, Peyton has surged in popularity on both sides of the Atlantic, with the spelling variant Payton equally common, making it a stylish yet grounded option for any child.