How Many People Are Named Peighton?
Complete statistics for the name Peighton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Peighton is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 118,405 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,787 people in the US! It peaked in popularity in 2010 but has since been declining.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 4 are known for their stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 2,810 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Peighton Through the Generations
Peighton emerged as a modern name in the early 2000s, reaching its peak in 2010 with 196 births. Since then, it has seen a steady decline, reflecting its status as a genuinely new generation name. With most of the 2,787 living bearers under 30, Peighton remains a youthful choice, indicating its continued relevance among parents seeking unique names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Peighton's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Peighton
How Many People Have the Name Peighton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,787 people in the United States currently share the name Peighton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 118,405 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Peighton a Common or Rare Name?
Peighton is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Peighton Mean?
Peighton means "creative variant of Peyton" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Peighton in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.
When Was Peighton Most Popular?
The name Peighton reached peak popularity in 2010, with 196 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Peighton?
Approximately 2,787 people named Peighton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,810. That works out to roughly 1 in 118,405 Americans.
Is Peighton a rare name?
Peighton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 118,405 Americans has this name.
What does the name Peighton mean?
Peighton means "creative variant of Peyton" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Peighton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Peighton are male and 97% are female.
When was Peighton most popular?
Peighton peaked in 2010 with 196 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.