Layton
Layton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛleΙͺtnΜ©/
Meaning and origin of Layton
- A male given name.
Etymology
(perseonal names): Derived from various place names in England.
How popular is Layton?
Since 1880, 1,171 girls and 12,156 boys in the U.S. have been named Layton (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1993 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #541 in 2015. In 2025 it ranked #714 for boys, with 467 babies given the name.
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Layton FAQ
What does the name Layton mean?
A male given name. (perseonal names): Derived from various place names in England.
How popular is the name Layton?
Since 1880, 1,171 girls and 12,156 boys in the U.S. have been named Layton (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1993 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #541 in 2015. In 2025 it ranked #714 for boys, with 467 babies given the name.
Is Layton a boy or girl name?
Layton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,171 girls and 12,156 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.