How old is someone named Peyton?
The average Peyton is 17 years old.
Half of all living Peytons are between 11 and 22.
When was Peyton popular?
Peyton rose fast and peaked in 2009, then faded almost as fast. 64% of all Peytons were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 | 0 |
| 1910s | 170 | 0 |
| 1920s | 218 | 0 |
| 1930s | 180 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 215 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 214 | 140 |
| 1960s | 353 | 300 |
| 1970s | 496 | 450 |
| 1980s | 841 | 800 |
| 1990s | 13,707 | 13,000 |
| 2000s | 52,448 | 52,000 |
| 2010s | 55,458 | 55,000 |
| 2020s | 16,239 | 16,000 |
How many Peytons are still alive?
About 140,000 Peytons are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 140,000 babies named Peyton since 1884.
Nearly every Peyton ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Peyton?
More than half of living Peytons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 5%
- Gen Z 58%
- Gen Alpha 36%
Is Peyton an old name?
No. Peyton is one of the youngest names around: younger than 79 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Peyton will be 36 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Peyton a boy or girl name?
Both. 63% of living Peytons are women and 37% are men.
The women average 15 and the men 19.
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Peyton's name twin is Madalynn. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Madalynn's age curve is the closest match to Peyton's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Peyton
How old is the average Peyton?
The average Peyton in the US is 17 years old. The median is 16, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Peyton?
About 140,000 Peytons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 140,000 babies given the name since 1884.
When was the name Peyton most popular?
In 2009, when about 8,000 baby girls were named Peyton.
Is Peyton a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 58% of living Peytons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Peyton a boy or girl name?
Both. 63% of living Peytons are women and 37% are men. The women average 15 and the men 19.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this