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Peyton

/ PAY-tun /

unisex

Meaning

Fighting man’s estate; Paega's town

Origin

English

Peyton is an English surname derived from a place name, possibly meaning 'Paega's town' or 'fighting man’s estate'. It became a massive hit as a given name in the 1990s, particularly in the US. While used for both genders, it has leaned more feminine in recent years, though it remains a strong choice for boys as well.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Peyton.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ESTJ
15.6%
ESFJ
13.8%
ISTJ
11.25%
ISFJ
10.1%
ESTP
9.4%
ENTJ
8.75%
ENFJ
7.6%
ESFP
6.8%
ENFP
5.4%
ISTP
4.1%
ISFP
3.2%
ENTP
2.5%
INTJ
0.9%
INTP
0.4%
INFJ
0.1%
INFP
0.1%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Peyton is seen as 'sporty' and 'capable.' It is heavily associated with NFL legend Peyton Manning, which gave the name an image of excellence and leadership. It fits the 'surname-as-first-name' trend perfectly and feels modern yet established.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

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Peyton Manning

Two-time Super Bowl winning NFL quarterback (b. 1976)

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Peyton List

American actress known for Cobra Kai and Disney Channel (b. 1998)

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Peyton Elizabeth Lee

American actress known for Andi Mack (b. 2004)