Laydon
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,603 in 2013
0 babies were named Laydon in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2005–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryLaydon first shows up in US birth records in 2005, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2013, when it reached #6,603.
About the name Laydon
Laydon is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-don”. US birth records list Laydon for boys from 2005 to 2024, in 15 of those 20 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #6,603 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.7 | 375,940 boys |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 282,486 boys |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 413,223 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Laydon
What is the origin of the name Laydon?
Laydon has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Laydon a boy or girl name?
Laydon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Laydon?
Laydon is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #6,603 in 2013.