Layten
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,431 in 2015
16 babies were named Layten in the US in 2025. It has dropped 373 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2002–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Layten you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Layten, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Layten would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLayten first shows up in US birth records in 2002, 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 2015, when it reached #3,431.
- New on the sceneLayten wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2002.
- TrendLayten has slipped 373 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Layten
Layten is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ten”. US birth records list Layten for boys from 2002 to 2025, in 24 of those 24 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #3,431 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.0 | 143,885 boys |
| 2010s | 10 | 98,912 boys |
| 2020s | 8.7 | 114,943 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 Layten
What is the origin of the name Layten?
Layten has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Layten a boy or girl name?
Layten is a boy name.
How popular is the name Layten?
Layten ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#3,431).