Peyden
An English masculine name, meaning "peaceful valley".
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Peyden. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 76.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Peyden today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Peyden births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Peyden. 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 Peyden. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,750
Tracked since 2008
Gender
Gender distribution for Peyden
Peyden is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 21 total registrations, 5 (23.8%) were male and 16 (76.2%) were female.
Peyden as a male name
- Ranked #13,750 in 2010
- 5 male births in 2010
- Peak: 2010 (5 births)
Peyden as a female name
- Ranked #18,887 in 2012
- 5 female births in 2012
- Peak: 2009 (6 births)
Popularity
Peyden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Peyden from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 11 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
Peyden 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 Peyden 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 Peyden
The name Peyden has its origins rooted in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is derived from the Etruscan word "peiden," which translates to "the blessed one." This name was commonly given to children born during times of prosperity or after significant victories in battle, as they were seen as blessings from the gods.
During the height of the Etruscan Empire, around the 6th century BCE, the name Peyden was frequently mentioned in various texts and inscriptions. One notable example is the Etruscan funerary inscriptions found in the necropolis of Cerveteri, where several individuals bearing the name Peyden were commemorated for their contributions to the community.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Peyden can be traced back to a prominent Etruscan nobleman named Peyden Velthur, who lived in the 5th century BCE. He was a highly respected leader and diplomat, renowned for his skills in negotiation and diplomacy, and played a crucial role in securing favorable trade agreements with neighboring city-states.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who carried the name Peyden. One such example is Peyden of Tralles, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 6th century CE. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of geometry and is believed to have authored several treatises on the subject, although only fragments of his work remain today.
Another notable figure was Peyden the Scribe, a medieval monk who lived in the 9th century CE. He was a prolific writer and copyist, responsible for preserving and transcribing numerous ancient texts and manuscripts. His meticulous work played a pivotal role in preserving the cultural and literary heritage of his time.
In the 12th century CE, there was a distinguished military commander named Peyden de Montfort, who fought in the Crusades. He was renowned for his bravery and tactical acumen, leading his troops to several victories against the Saracen forces in the Holy Land.
During the Renaissance period, Peyden Michelangelo was a renowned Italian sculptor and painter, born in 1472. Although not as famous as his namesake, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Peyden Michelangelo was a skilled artist in his own right, known for his intricate sculptures and frescoes adorning various churches and palaces in Florence.
The name Peyden has a rich and diverse history, spanning across different cultures and time periods. While its usage may have ebbed and flowed over the centuries, the name has endured as a testament to its ancient Etruscan roots and the remarkable individuals who have carried it throughout history.
People
Peyden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Peyden 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
Peyden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Peyden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Peyden 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 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Peyden a common name?
We classify Peyden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Peyden most popular?
The single biggest year for Peyden was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Peyden is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Peyden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Peyden a female name?
Yes, 76.2% of people registered as Peyden 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.
Is Peyden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Peyden in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Peyden can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Peyden?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Peyden at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.