Kathryn Peyton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kathryn Peyton — English
363K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
Advertisement

Kathryn Peyton is a name that combines English origins. The first name Kathryn is a feminine given name of English origin. Kathryn Beaumont (born 1938), English voice actress and school teacher best known for her Disney animation film works Kathryn Bernardo (born 1996), Filipina actress and recording artist Kathryn Bigelow (born 1951), American film director, first woman to win the Academy Award, BAFTA, and DGA award for Best Director Kathryn Busby, American television and film executive Kathryn Cressida also known as "Kat" Cressida (born 1968), American voice actress Kathryn Crosby (1933 – 2024), American actress and singer who performed her most memorable roles under her birth-name Kathryn Grant Kathryn Drysdale. The surname Peyton: Peyton is an English surname and a unisex given name. In Ireland it is known to have been among the anglicized forms of Ó Peatáin. Surname Balie Peyton (1803–1878), American lawyer and politician Ben Peyton (born 1977), British actor Benny Peyton (c. 1890 – 1965), American jazz drummer Bob Peyton (born 1954), English former footballer Brad Peyton (born 1980), Canadian-born film director Caroline Peyton (1951–2021), American singer and songwriter Claudia Jessie Peyton (born 1989), English actress Craig Peyton (born 1953), American producer Dave Peyton (c. 1885 – 1955), American songwriter, pian. Kathryn is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 363K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Kathryn reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Kathryn

English

Kathryn Beaumont (born 1938), English voice actress and school teacher best known for her Disney animation film works Kathryn Bernardo (born 1996), Filipina actress and recording artist Kathryn Bigelow (born 1951), American film director, first woman to win the Academy Award, BAFTA, and DGA award for Best Director Kathryn Busby, American television and film executive Kathryn Cressida also known as "Kat" Cressida (born 1968), American voice actress Kathryn Crosby (1933 – 2024), American actress and singer who performed her most memorable roles under her birth-name Kathryn Grant Kathryn Drysdale.

Surname: Peyton

Meaning: fighting man's estate

English

Peyton is an English surname and a unisex given name. In Ireland it is known to have been among the anglicized forms of Ó Peatáin. Surname Balie Peyton (1803–1878), American lawyer and politician Ben Peyton (born 1977), British actor Benny Peyton (c. 1890 – 1965), American jazz drummer Bob Peyton (born 1954), English former footballer Brad Peyton (born 1980), Canadian-born film director Caroline Peyton (1951–2021), American singer and songwriter Claudia Jessie Peyton (born 1989), English actress Craig Peyton (born 1953), American producer Dave Peyton (c. 1885 – 1955), American songwriter, pian.

Advertisement

Geographic Distribution

The first name Kathryn is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Kathryn by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Advertisement

Notable People Named Kathryn Peyton

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Kathryn Peyton:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Kathryn?
The first name Kathryn originates from English. Kathryn Beaumont (born 1938), English voice actress and school teacher best known for her Disney animation film works Kathryn Bernardo (born 1996), Filipina actress and recording artist Kathryn Bigelow (born 1951), American film director, first woman to win the Academy Award, BAFTA, and DGA award for Best Director Kathryn Busby, American television and film executive Kathryn Cressida also known as "Kat" Cressida (born 1968), American voice actress Kathryn Crosby (1933 – 2024), American actress and singer who performed her most memorable roles under her birth-name Kathryn Grant Kathryn Drysdale.
When was Kathryn most popular?
The name Kathryn reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Peyton?
The surname Peyton originates from English. Peyton is an English surname and a unisex given name. In Ireland it is known to have been among the anglicized forms of Ó Peatáin. Surname Balie Peyton (1803–1878), American lawyer and politician Ben Peyton (born 1977), British actor Benny Peyton (c. 1890 – 1965), American jazz drummer Bob Peyton (born 1954), English former footballer Brad Peyton (born 1980), Canadian-born film director Caroline Peyton (1951–2021), American singer and songwriter Claudia Jessie Peyton (born 1989), English actress Craig Peyton (born 1953), American producer Dave Peyton (c. 1885 – 1955), American songwriter, pian.
How common is the surname Peyton?
The surname Peyton is shared by approximately 10K people worldwide.
Advertisement