Layton
Layton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Settlement where leeks are grown or settlement by the stream.
Origin and history
Layton is an English name originally used as a habitational surname derived from place names meaning 'leek settlement' or 'settlement by the stream'. It has grown steadily as a masculine given name in the United States, appealing to parents who favor surname-style choices. Its modern usage reflects a contemporary trend toward tailored, classic English place-name origins.
Popularity in the United States
12,156 babies in the United States have been named Layton since 1880. It ranks #1073 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #628.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.9 %)
- LA (5.4 %)
- MO (4.9 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 13 |
| 1900-1910 | 32 |
| 1910-1920 | 267 |
| 1920-1930 | 381 |
| 1930-1940 | 325 |
| 1940-1950 | 337 |
| 1950-1960 | 291 |
| 1960-1970 | 244 |
| 1970-1980 | 196 |
| 1980-1990 | 318 |
| 1990-2000 | 862 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,317 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,027 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,536 |
Famous people named Layton
- Layton Williams: actor, dancer
- Layton Kor: mountaineer, rock climber
Fun facts
- Layton originated as an Old English place name, referring to towns like Layton in Lancashire or Leighton in Bedfordshire.
- The name has seen an increase in usage in the 2020s, climbing into the top 700 male names in the United States.