Unisex nameCurrently #2,217 in the USFalling
Leyton
2 syllablesPeak year: 20106 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Leyton's meaning
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Leyton's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Leyton |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 48 |
| 2002 | 74 |
| 2003 | 93 |
| 2004 | 89 |
| 2005 | 121 |
| 2006 | 136 |
| 2007 | 135 |
| 2008 | 124 |
| 2009 | 149 |
| 2010 | 169 |
| 2011 | 151 |
| 2012 | 127 |
| 2013 | 141 |
| 2014 | 158 |
| 2015 | 136 |
| 2016 | 136 |
| 2017 | 99 |
| 2018 | 116 |
| 2019 | 109 |
| 2020 | 106 |
| 2021 | 103 |
| 2022 | 84 |
| 2023 | 72 |
| 2024 | 88 |
Leyton through the decades
- Leyton peaked in 2010, when 169 babies were named Leyton in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Leyton has fallen 26% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Leyton currently ranks #2,217 in the US and is cooling off.