Peityn
A feminine name of Welsh origin meaning "portion" or "fold".
Name Census estimates that about 89 living Americans carry the first name Peityn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Peityn today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Peityn births was 2012 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Peityn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Peityn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
89
~ 1 in 3,851,172 Americans
Peak year
2012
13 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,723
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Peityn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Peityn from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 57 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Peityn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Peityn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Peityn
The given name Peityn is believed to have originated from the Celtic languages spoken in the British Isles during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old Welsh word "peitin," which means "little leader" or "chieftain." The name was initially popular among the ancient Britons and Welsh people, who valued leadership and bravery.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Peityn can be found in the Welsh Triads, a collection of traditional narratives and folklore from the 13th century. In these texts, Peityn ap Gwyndaf is mentioned as a legendary warrior and leader who fought against the invading Anglo-Saxons in the 5th century.
During the Middle Ages, the name Peityn gained popularity among the Welsh nobility and gentry. One notable figure was Peityn ap Rhys, a Welsh prince who lived in the 12th century and played a crucial role in the struggle for Welsh independence against the Norman invaders.
In the 14th century, a French knight named Peityn de Montfort was recorded as participating in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. His bravery and skill in battle were widely praised, and he was eventually granted lands in Normandy for his service.
Another historical figure bearing the name Peityn was an Irish monk and scholar who lived in the 7th century. Known as Peityn of Iona, he was renowned for his extensive knowledge of Latin and Greek literature and his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts.
In the 16th century, a Scottish nobleman named Peityn MacGregor was a prominent figure in the clan wars of the Scottish Highlands. He was known for his fierce loyalty to his clan and his ability to rally his kinsmen in times of conflict.
While the name Peityn has its roots in the Celtic cultures of the British Isles, it has also been adopted by various communities around the world, albeit in different spellings and pronunciations. Its enduring presence throughout history reflects the admiration for leadership, courage, and cultural heritage that it represents.
People
Peityn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Peityn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Peityn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Peityn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 89 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Peityn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,851,172 US residents.
Is Peityn a common name?
We classify Peityn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 90 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Peityn most popular?
The single biggest year for Peityn was 2012, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Peityn is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Peityn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Peityn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.