Layton Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Layton is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Layton?
Layton is spelled L-A-Y-T-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Layton at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Layton means “settlement with a leek garden” or “herb garden,” derived from Old English elements.
- Origin
- Layton is a name of English origin derived from place names in England.
- Pronunciation
- LAY-tun · 2 syllables
Layton Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,076
Recorded Births90
Rank#710
Recorded Births377
- Girls usage fell 23 places to #2,076 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 17 places to #710 and recorded 14 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Layton Mean?
Layton means “settlement with a leek garden” or “herb garden,” derived from Old English elements.
Origin: Layton is a name of English origin derived from place names in England.
How Do You Pronounce Layton?
PronunciationLAY-tun
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Layton?
- History
- Layton has been historically used as a surname and place name in England before being adopted as a given name.
Layton Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 90 | #2,076 |
| 2025 | Boys | 377 | #710 |
| 2024 | Girls | 94 | #2,053 |
| 2024 | Boys | 391 | #693 |
| 2023 | Girls | 99 | #1,984 |
| 2023 | Boys | 457 | #611 |
| 2022 | Girls | 78 | #2,364 |
| 2022 | Boys | 437 | #634 |
| 2021 | Girls | 85 | #2,186 |
| 2021 | Boys | 437 | #632 |
| 2020 | Girls | 79 | #2,257 |
| 2020 | Boys | 437 | #621 |
| 2019 | Girls | 74 | #2,400 |
| 2019 | Boys | 481 | #580 |
| 2018 | Girls | 50 | #3,201 |
| 2018 | Boys | 384 | #658 |
| 2017 | Girls | 39 | #3,848 |
| 2017 | Boys | 328 | #727 |
| 2016 | Girls | 42 | #3,656 |
| 2016 | Boys | 418 | #636 |
| 2015 | Girls | 57 | #3,001 |
| 2015 | Boys | 528 | #541 |
| 2014 | Girls | 41 | #3,719 |
| 2014 | Boys | 411 | #639 |
When Was Layton Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2015 · Boys
528 recorded births
National rank #541
2019 · Boys
481 recorded births
National rank #580
2023 · Boys
457 recorded births
National rank #611
2022 · Boys
437 recorded births
National rank #634
Where Layton Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NC | #1,138 | 7 |
| GA | #1,358 | 6 |
| FL | #1,436 | 9 |
| TX | #1,714 | 13 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #215 | 14 |
| SD | #257 | 5 |
| AR | #284 | 12 |
| WV | #299 | 6 |
| TN | #359 | 23 |
| MO | #368 | 17 |
| KY | #375 | 13 |
| IN | #395 | 18 |