Leyton
Meaningleek settlement · English form of Leighton
- US rank
- #2,421
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,228 in 2010
56 babies were named Leyton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 606 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1961–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Leyton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 30,488 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Leyton, 56 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Leyton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLeyton first shows up in US birth records in 1961, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 64 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2010, when it reached #1,228.
- Then vs nowLeyton is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 65,359 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 30,488.
- TrendLeyton has slipped 606 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,421. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Boy or girlLeyton is given to both boys and girls: 64% of the 87 babies named Leyton in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningLeyton is an English form of Leighton, which means “leek settlement”.
About the name Leyton
Leyton is a boy name of English origin meaning “leek settlement”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Leyton for boys from 1961 to 2025, in 36 of those 65 years. Its best year was 2010, when it ranked #1,228 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,421, with 56 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,750,000 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1990s | 4.2 | 236,967 boys |
| 2000s | 45 | 22,012 boys |
| 2010s | 60 | 16,589 boys |
| 2020s | 39 | 25,674 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 Leyton
What does the name Leyton mean?
Leyton means “leek settlement” in English, as a form of Leighton.
What is the origin of the name Leyton?
Leyton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Leyton a boy or girl name?
Leyton is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Leyton?
Leyton ranked #2,421 for US boys in 2025, given to 56 babies. Its best year was 2010 (#1,228).