How Many People Are Named Peyson?
Complete statistics for the name Peyson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Peyson is a very rare female name, with only 250 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,319,480 Americans. Almost all of them are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 252 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Peyson Through the Generations
Peyson peaked in popularity in 2012 with 35 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. The average age of people named Peyson is 11, indicating that most were born around 2012. With 252 under-30 and none aged 30-60 or over-60, it's clear that Peyson is a name associated with younger generations.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Peyson's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Peyson
How Many People Have the Name Peyson?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 250 people in the United States currently share the name Peyson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,319,480 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Peyson a Common or Rare Name?
Peyson 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 Peyson Mean?
Peyson means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Peyson in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.
When Was Peyson Most Popular?
The name Peyson reached peak popularity in 2012, with 35 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 Peyson?
Approximately 250 people named Peyson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 252. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,319,480 Americans.
Is Peyson a rare name?
Peyson is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,319,480 Americans has this name.
What does the name Peyson mean?
Peyson means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Peyson more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Peyson are male and 50% are female.
When was Peyson most popular?
Peyson peaked in 2012 with 35 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.