Leyton
Leyton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈleɪtən/
Meaning and origin of Leyton
Root meaning: “enclosure; settlement, town”
- A unisex given name, sometimes regarded as a variant of Leighton.
Etymology
From the name of the River Lea + Old English tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”). Doublet of Luton.
How popular is Leyton?
Since 1880, 429 girls and 2,543 boys in the U.S. have been named Leyton (14% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4505 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1230 in 2010. In 2025, 87 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Leyton FAQ
What does the name Leyton mean?
Leyton traces back to a root meaning "enclosure; settlement, town". A unisex given name, sometimes regarded as a variant of Leighton. From the name of the River Lea + Old English tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”). Doublet of Luton.
How popular is the name Leyton?
Since 1880, 429 girls and 2,543 boys in the U.S. have been named Leyton (14% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4505 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1230 in 2010. In 2025, 87 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Leyton a boy or girl name?
Leyton is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (429 girls and 2,543 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.