Layden

Layden - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Layden at a glance

Layden is ranked #4136 among boy baby names in 2022, with 5 births in 2022. It peaked in 2011 at #1873 and first appeared on the charts in 2007.

Rank in 2022
#4136
Births in 2022
5
Peak year
2011 (#1873)
First appeared
2007
Trend
#2034 in 2012 → #4136 in 2022 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 299,970 boys
Visitor rating
4.4/5 (15 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Layden appeared on the charts for the first time in 2007 on position #4206. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Layden and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Layden? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Layden. The baby boy name Layden was given to 5 baby boys in 2022, ranking #4136 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 299,970 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Layden peaked in popularity 15 years ago in 2011 on position 1873.



Famous with this name

Penny Layden
Kristen Layden
Xavier Layden


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Rating: 4.4/5 (15 recent votes)


Layden is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Layden is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,994 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,994.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Layden is where you live.


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Layden origin and meaning

Layden is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Layden, pop culture references for the name Layden and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Layden

We've found the following names that sound similar to Layden, sorted by popularity.

Layton / Lathan / Leyton / Lawton / Leldon / Lleyton / Ladainian / Ladon / Ludwin / Lelton /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20224136
20214036
20202599
20183594
20164105
20152324
20141990
20132733
20122034
20111873
20102345
20092638
20082660
20074206

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Florida1994

Even more about Layden


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Layden a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Layden?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
2011
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Layden
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 299,970
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 2007
2022 births +5

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