Peighton
Every Peighton since 1992 — 2,833 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Peighton
Peighton is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,666 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 2,833 American babies have been named Peighton. Its peak came in 2010, when 196 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Peighton stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Peighton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,666 | — | — |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,993 | — | — |
| 2023 | 53 | #3,131 | — | — |
| 2022 | 47 | #3,401 | — | — |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,201 | — | — |
| 2020 | 65 | #2,622 | — | — |
| 2019 | 100 | #1,959 | 8 | #9,523 |
| 2018 | 92 | #2,095 | — | — |
| 2017 | 112 | #1,840 | 8 | #9,476 |
| 2016 | 141 | #1,578 | 8 | #9,453 |
| 2015 | 140 | #1,573 | 7 | #10,346 |
| 2014 | 146 | #1,514 | 5 | #13,529 |
| 2013 | 174 | #1,344 | 8 | #9,439 |
| 2012 | 187 | #1,282 | 7 | #10,479 |
| 2011 | 182 | #1,298 | 11 | #7,374 |
| 2010 | 189 | #1,268 | 7 | #10,467 |
| 2009 | 174 | #1,373 | — | — |
| 2008 | 131 | #1,709 | — | — |
| 2007 | 79 | #2,417 | 9 | #8,731 |
| 2006 | 74 | #2,504 | — | — |
| 2005 | 66 | #2,600 | 8 | #8,899 |
| 2004 | 62 | #2,672 | — | — |
| 2003 | 52 | #2,950 | — | — |
| 2002 | 52 | #2,880 | — | — |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,914 | — | — |
| 2000 | 68 | #2,302 | — | — |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,619 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Peighton in 2025?
Peighton ranked #5,666 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Peighton?
2,833 babies have been named Peighton in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Peighton most popular?
Peighton peaked in 2010, when 196 newborns received the name.
Is Peighton a boy or girl name?
Peighton is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Peighton rising or falling?
Peighton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.