Why Peyton Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Peyton” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Peyton” is of English and Irish origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Notyep.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Opynet.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Peyton

The true meaning of ‘Peyton’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Peyton is a name that signifies a freedom-loving and free-spirited individual. Nothing is conventional with your love of change and adventure. You make sensible decisions very quickly, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation. You are inquisitive and often ask others “Why this?,” “Why that?,” or just plain “Why?.” Multi-tasking is a breeze for you – eat and watch TV at the same time!

Your heart’s desire is to settle conflicts and create harmony. Natural born peacemaker and a spiritual idealist are some of the words that describe you. You specialize in religion, philosophy, and less traditional forms of healing. The quest for enlightenment is one of your life-long pursuits. You are aware of the thoughts and feelings of others and makes you selective in choosing your friends.

When people hear the name Peyton, they perceive you as someone who is full of life, uplifting, inspiring, and even charming. You are the life of the party with your lively, intelligent, and witty personality. Others will find you as strikingly attractive and like being the center of attention. You look younger than your age and love beautiful clothes and pieces of jewelry. You have a good sense of humor.

You learn quickly and like to broaden your knowledge about any topic under the sun. You are reserved, secretive, and yet you give off an excellent first impression to others. You have a great common sense but can be easily annoyed and do not want to wait for too long for something. Try to be more generous with your time.

Your most likely vocation: public relation officer, sales executive, manager of tourism or transportation, industrialist, game organizer, legal practitioner, dramatist, reporter, administrator, gambler, occultist, psychologist, religious zealot.

Lucky colors: Light gray, light shades of nearly any other color

Lucky gem(s): Light-colored stones

Lucky day(s): Tuesday

Lucky botanicals: Hazel, marjoram, oats, parsley, mushroom, parsnips, all types of nuts

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Is The Name Peyton Popular?

“Peyton” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Kansas as reported in the 1994 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only nine babies in Kansas have the same name as you in 1994. A total of only 942 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2009 with a total of 5,317 babies. That’s a lot of baby Peytons.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Peyton” was recorded 136,360 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Peytons to occupy the country of Kiribati with an estimated population of 133,515.

The name first appeared in the year 1884 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 2008 with a rank of #60 nationwide and was registered 4,736 times as a baby girl’s name. Peyton became a popular girl’s name in the state of Oklahoma in the year 2009. It ranked #15 with 119 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 2009 in the state of Texas with 438 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of North Dakota for 22 years from 1998 to 2023 (may not be consecutive).

For the past two decades (2004 to 2023), the name “Peyton” was recorded 104,999 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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