Layson
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,943 in 2016
9 babies were named Layson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,263 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Layson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Layson, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Layson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLayson first shows up in US birth records in 2001, 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 2016, when it reached #4,943.
- New on the sceneLayson wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2001.
- TrendLayson has slipped 2,263 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Layson
Layson is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Layson for boys from 2001 to 2025, in 22 of those 25 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #4,943 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.8 | 542,169 boys |
| 2010s | 5.7 | 174,216 boys |
| 2020s | 6.0 | 167,131 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 Layson
What is the origin of the name Layson?
Layson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Layson a boy or girl name?
Layson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Layson?
Layson ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#4,943).