Layton
Meaningleek farm · Old English
- US rank
- #710
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #541 in 2015
377 babies were named Layton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 89 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Layton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,531 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Layton, 377 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Layton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLayton has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Laytons, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #541.
- Then vs nowLayton is 3.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 15,723 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 4,531.
- TrendLayton has slipped 89 places over the last five years and now sits at #710. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedLayton is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #215, followed by South Dakota (#257) and Arkansas (#284). It's in the top 1,000 in 26 states.
- Boy or girlLayton is given to both boys and girls: 81% of the 467 babies named Layton in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Old English, Layton means “leek farm”.
About the name Layton
Layton is a boy name of English origin meaning “leek farm”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Layton for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 124 of those 146 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #541 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #710, with 377 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 9.5 | 105,374 boys |
| 1890s | 11 | 91,324 boys |
| 1900s | 22 | 45,086 boys |
| 1910s | 36 | 27,778 boys |
| 1920s | 34 | 29,019 boys |
| 1930s | 31 | 32,457 boys |
| 1940s | 23 | 42,974 boys |
| 1950s | 14 | 69,109 boys |
| 1960s | 13 | 79,618 boys |
| 1970s | 12 | 84,246 boys |
| 1980s | 17 | 58,377 boys |
| 1990s | 45 | 22,442 boys |
| 2000s | 116 | 8,648 boys |
| 2010s | 214 | 4,666 boys |
| 2020s | 245 | 4,087 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 Layton
What does the name Layton mean?
Layton means “leek farm” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Layton?
Layton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Layton a boy or girl name?
Layton is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Layton?
Layton ranked #710 for US boys in 2025, given to 377 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#541).