Boy nameCurrently #692 in the USSteady
Layton
//ˈleɪtən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20156 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Layton's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Layton's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Layton |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 18 |
| 1913 | 25 |
| 1914 | 23 |
| 1915 | 29 |
| 1916 | 36 |
| 1917 | 34 |
| 1918 | 49 |
| 1919 | 47 |
| 1920 | 29 |
| 1921 | 29 |
| 1922 | 33 |
| 1923 | 44 |
| 1924 | 51 |
| 1925 | 47 |
| 1926 | 42 |
| 1927 | 41 |
| 1928 | 39 |
| 1929 | 26 |
| 1930 | 33 |
| 1931 | 35 |
| 1932 | 28 |
| 1933 | 34 |
| 1934 | 21 |
| 1935 | 38 |
| 1936 | 41 |
| 1937 | 32 |
| 1938 | 40 |
| 1939 | 23 |
| 1940 | 33 |
| 1941 | 32 |
| 1942 | 39 |
| 1943 | 26 |
| 1944 | 38 |
| 1945 | 43 |
| 1946 | 24 |
| 1947 | 42 |
| 1948 | 34 |
| 1949 | 26 |
| 1950 | 26 |
| 1951 | 34 |
| 1952 | 32 |
| 1953 | 23 |
| 1954 | 34 |
| 1955 | 29 |
| 1956 | 20 |
| 1957 | 34 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1959 | 33 |
| 1960 | 29 |
| 1961 | 25 |
| 1962 | 28 |
| 1963 | 38 |
| 1964 | 27 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1968 | 21 |
| 1969 | 21 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 20 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 28 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 43 |
| 1989 | 50 |
| 1990 | 45 |
| 1991 | 62 |
| 1992 | 84 |
| 1993 | 73 |
| 1994 | 94 |
| 1995 | 106 |
| 1996 | 87 |
| 1997 | 118 |
| 1998 | 131 |
| 1999 | 130 |
| 2000 | 136 |
| 2001 | 174 |
| 2002 | 187 |
| 2003 | 202 |
| 2004 | 188 |
| 2005 | 261 |
| 2006 | 308 |
| 2007 | 298 |
| 2008 | 303 |
| 2009 | 385 |
| 2010 | 412 |
| 2011 | 418 |
| 2012 | 437 |
| 2013 | 360 |
| 2014 | 452 |
| 2015 | 585 |
| 2016 | 460 |
| 2017 | 367 |
| 2018 | 433 |
| 2019 | 555 |
| 2020 | 516 |
| 2021 | 521 |
| 2022 | 515 |
| 2023 | 556 |
| 2024 | 483 |
Layton through the decades
- Layton peaked in 2015, when 585 babies were named Layton in the US.
- The 2020s were Layton's strongest decade, averaging 518 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Layton has risen 37% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Layton currently ranks #692 in the US and is holding steady.