Layton

Layton - A very unique male name

Layton appeared on the charts for the first time in 1915 on position #1638. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Layton and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Layton? 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 Layton. The baby boy name Layton was given to 341 baby boys in 2025, ranking #703 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 4,300 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Layton peaked in popularity 11 years ago in 2015 on position 549.

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Layton is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Layton is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #231 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,108.

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 Layton is where you live.

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Layton origin and meaning

English, transferred surname and place name

From an Old English place name meaning 'settlement by the watercourse' or 'leek garden' (leac + tun)

Layton is an English place name and surname turned first name, in U.S. data since 1915. It peaked in 2015 among the -ton surname names and has eased back since.

Attested etymology

Layton is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Layton, pop culture references for the name Layton and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Layton

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

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

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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.

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Even more about Layton

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 Layton 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 Layton?

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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Pronunciation

LAY-tun · /ˈleɪtən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Leighton — Related surname spelling, also used as a given name
• Leyton — Place-name spelling

Nicknames: Lay

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

SurnamePlace name

Why parents choose it

Layton offers a polished surname style with an easy Lay- start, familiar but not common.

Worth knowing

• Spelling splits with Leighton and Leyton