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Peyten

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Pronounced PAY-tun /ˈpeɪ.tən/High

Meaning: A respelling of Peyton, an English surname from a place name in Essex and Suffolk meaning 'Paega's farmstead' (Old English tun, 'farmstead; settlement'). Peyton is genuinely unisex in the U.S., used for girls and boys alike, and we note the lean honestly.Medium

In 30 seconds: Peyten respells Peyton — an English surname meaning 'Paega's farmstead'. It is unisex, which we note (said 'PAY-tun').
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA respelling of Peyton, an English surname from a place name in Essex and Suffolk meaning 'Paega's farmstead' (Old English tun, 'farmstead; settlement'). Peyton is genuinely unisex in the U.S., used for girls and boys alike, and we note the lean honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#14809 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 508

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119922024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Peyten is a respelling of Peyton, an English surname taken from place names in Essex and Suffolk: Paega's tun, 'Paega's farmstead'. It crossed into first-name use in America and has been used for girls and boys alike for decades — genuinely unisex, which we note honestly. The -en spelling is a modern touch (said 'PAY-tun').

The Peyten spelling appears only rarely, while Peyton is common for both. Rare spelling, familiar unisex name.

Did you know? Peyton began as an English place name — someone's farmstead — before becoming a surname, then a first name given happily to both girls and boys.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Peyten — respelling of Peyton; English surname 'Paega's farmstead'; unisex

Variations

PeytonPaytonPaighton

Nicknames

PeyTenny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Peyten mean?

Peyten respells Peyton, an English surname from a place name meaning 'Paega's farmstead'.

How do you pronounce Peyten?

It's said PAY-tun /ˈpeɪ.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Peyten a boy or girl name?

Peyton and its spellings are used for both girls and boys — we note the unisex lean.

How popular is Peyten?

Peyten is a rare spelling in the U.S., while Peyton is widely used for both.

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