gender neutral
Payton
fighting man's estate
About Payton
Payton strides confidently into any room, bringing energy, athleticism, and contemporary cool. This gender-neutral name has gained tremendous momentum as a girls' choice, reflecting modern parents' desire to give daughters strong, empowering options. Payton suggests someone active and engaged, equally comfortable on sports fields and in academic settings. The name carries an American freshness and can-do spirit, projecting optimism and capability. Its straightforward spelling and pronunciation eliminate confusion while maintaining style. Payton works across all contexts, from playground to boardroom, never limiting possibilities or boxing anyone into expectations. The name represents forward-thinking parents who recognize that strength and femininity aren't opposites but complementary qualities. Payton promises versatility, confidence, and boundless potential.
Popularity of the Name Payton
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | #703 | |||
| 1993 | #485 | #835 | ||
| 1994 | #445 | #631 | ||
| 1995 | #408 | #611 | ||
| 1996 | #284 | #446 | ||
| 1997 | #224 | #375 | ||
| 1998 | #227 | #364 | ||
| 1999 | #230 | #311 | ||
| 2000 | #163 | #156 | ||
| 2001 | #164 | #203 | ||
| 2002 | #183 | #249 | ||
| 2003 | #205 | #213 | ||
| 2004 | #159 | #152 | ||
| 2005 | #158 | #278 | #176 | |
| 2006 | #163 | #272 | #156 | |
| 2007 | #153 | #231 | #156 | |
| 2008 | #91 | #906 | #148 | #77 |
| 2009 | #84 | #551 | #149 | #79 |
| 2010 | #79 | #425 | #97 | #99 |
| 2011 | #95 | #573 | #103 | #84 |
| 2012 | #103 | #503 | #136 | #100 |
| 2013 | #123 | #574 | #106 | #117 |
| 2014 | #135 | #576 | #165 | #160 |
| 2015 | #153 | #629 | #168 | #157 |
| 2016 | #183 | #565 | #161 | #236 |
| 2017 | #189 | #588 | #219 | #189 |
| 2018 | #218 | #663 | #295 | #259 |
| 2019 | #215 | #775 | #247 | #251 |
| 2020 | #218 | #706 | #277 | #319 |
| 2021 | #267 | #741 | #263 | #264 |
| 2022 | #289 | #753 | #198 | #297 |
| 2023 | #311 | #818 | #313 | |
| 2024 | #381 | #414 | ||
| 2025 | #440 | #446 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Payton
Names Similar to Payton
Nicknames for Payton
- Pay
- Ton
- Pate
- Patey
- Tonnie
Famous People Named Payton
| Payton Manning | American football quarterback |
| Peyton List | American actress |
| Peyton Royce | Australian professional wrestler |
| Peyton Roi List | American actress and singer |
| Payton Jordan | American track and field coach |
| Peyton Siva | American basketball player |
| Peyton Lambton | American television personality |
| Payton Chung | American urbanist and author |
| Peyton Coffee | American TikTok influencer |
| Peyton Wright | American reality TV star |
| Peyton Michelle Clark | American singer-songwriter |
| Payton Scott | American model and beauty queen |
| Peyton Taylor | Australian netball player |
| Peyton Thomas | Canadian Paralympic swimmer |
| Payton Dastrup | American basketball player |
| Peyton Smith | American Broadway actress |
| Peyton Hoyal | American soccer player |
| Peyton Knight | American model |
| Payton Ryan | American actress and singer |
| Peyton McDavitt | American entrepreneur and philanthropist |
Characters Named Payton
| Peyton Elizabeth Lee | Title character from the TV series "Andi Mack" |
| Peyton Kelly | Character from the movie "The Game Plan" |
| Peyton Riley | Character from the TV series "Bunk'd" |
| Peyton Halloway | Character from the movie "The Haunting of Molly Hartley" |
| Peyton Flanders | Character from the movie "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle" |
| Peyton Leverett | Character from the TV series "The Lying Game" |
| Peyton Sawyer | Character from the TV series "One Tree Hill" |
| Peyton Lane | Character from the TV series "Switched at Birth" |
| Peyton Westlake | Character from the movie "Darkman" |
| Peyton List | Character from the TV series "Jessie" |
| Peyton Charles | Character from the TV series "iZombie" |
| Peyton Nichols | Character from the TV series "Veronica Mars" |
| Peyton Van Pelt | Character from the TV series "Jessie" |