Peighton Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
3% Masculine / 97% Feminine
Meaning:
Peighton means 'from the town of Paega's people'.
Meaning of the Name Peighton
Peighton is a modern name that is derived from the name Peyton. It is of English origin and is often used as a feminine name. The name Peyton means 'from the town of Paega's people' in Old English. It has a stylish and trendy feel, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a unique name for their baby girl.
Popularity of the Name Peighton
The popularity for the name Peighton peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 189 births, which ranked number 2,284 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Peighton had the most female births in 2010 with 189, which ranked number 1,262 out of 19,832 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2011 with 11, which ranked number 7,005 out of 14,353 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Peighton has declined sharply over the last ten years from 194 births to 47 births, a decline of -75.77%. Among males, Peighton has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Peighton has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 187 births to 47 births, a decline of -74.87%.
Nationwide Popularity of Peighton
- 20 Year Trend of Peighton: -9.62%
- 10 Year Trend of Peighton: -75.77%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Peighton: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Peighton: -74.87%
Popularity of Peighton by State
Among females, Peighton was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Peighton. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Peighton
- Total Births of Peighton: 41 (-13.22%) 0
- Female Births of Peighton: 41 (-12.90%)
Given the downward trend of Peighton over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -13.22% decrease in total births, for a total of 41 births in 2024. For Females, births for Peighton have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 41 female births in 2024, a decrease of -12.90%.