Layton
How to say it: LAY-tun · /ˈleɪtən/
From an English place name; Old English meaning 'settlement by a stream' or 'leek farm'. Used as a given name.
Layton was the 507th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 377 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 98% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #566 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #507 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 377 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,117 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +98% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #566 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Momentum carried Layton to its best showing in the 2020s. A slight retreat seems probable after this high.
What goes with it
Steady with soft l sounds sharpened by a crisp t, Layton has a grounded place name quality. Easton aligns closely in feel.
Nicknames
- Lay
- Ton
Honouring a Layton in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Layton is about 1 in 89.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Layton
- Layton Williams (born 1994)British actor
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