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Peighton

Quick answerThe name 'Peighton' is a modern American variant of the English surname 'Payton', which derives from the Old English place name meaning "Pœga's town" or "warrior's estate." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly the United States, with no specific religious affiliation, and gained popularity…

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,666
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2010
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageOld English
CultureAmerican
Letters8
Numerology4 Chaldean 11
Global rank#809

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Peighton

The name 'Peighton' is a modern American variant of the English surname 'Payton', which derives from the Old English place name meaning "Pœga's town" or "warrior's estate." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly the United States, with no specific religious affiliation, and gained popularity as a feminine given name in the late 20th century without notable historical figures.

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Etymology

The name 'Peighton' is a modern American variant of the English surname 'Payton', which derives from the Old English place name meaning "Pœga's town" or "warrior's estate." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly the United States, with no specific religious affiliation, and gained popularity as a feminine given name in the late 20th century without notable historical figures.

Peighton currently ranks #5,666 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.

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