Layden
Layden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From the overgrown meadow or valley; modern variant of Leyden.
Origin and history
Layden is a modern masculine given name of English origin, likely derived from an English surname or place name such as Leiden or Leyden. It functions as a contemporary variation of names like Hayden, Braden, or Jayden. The name has seen modest usage in the United States, remaining a relatively uncommon modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,131 babies in the United States have been named Layden since 1880. It ranks #3561 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1693.
States where it is most popular
- TX (38.8 %)
- OH (11 %)
- NC (9.1 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- LA (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 8 |
| 2000-2010 | 255 |
| 2010-2019 | 634 |
| 2020-2029 | 234 |
Fun facts
- Layden originated primarily as an English surname before transitioning into a given name during the trend of modern two-syllable names.
- While still relatively rare, Layden has seen consistent low-level usage in the United States in recent decades.