BoyEnglish origin

Layton: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A child from the settlement by the waterway.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#620
Peak
#544 in 2015

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #100018801920: #136819201930: #124519301940: #117119401950: #145419501960: #150519601970: #191819701980: #214619801990: #176619902000: #112320002005: #78120052010: #64320102015: #54420152020: #6202020#1#2146

What Layton Means

Layton is a boy name of English origin. A child from the settlement by the waterway.

How Popular Layton Is

Layton currently ranks #620 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #544 in 2015. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Layton

  • At its most popular, Layton reached #544 in the U.S. in 2015.
  • Layton is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has a fresh, modern feel that appeals to today's parents.

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Sibling Names for Layton

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Questions About Layton

What does Layton mean?

Layton is a boy name of English origin. A child from the settlement by the waterway.

How popular is Layton?

Layton currently ranks #620 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #544 in 2015. It has held steady.

Where does Layton come from?

Layton comes from English roots. At its most popular, Layton reached #544 in the U.S. in 2015.

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