Lleyton
Lleyton is a boy's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Herb garden or settlement near a meadow.
Origin and history
Lleyton is a variant of Leighton, deriving from Old English words meaning 'herb garden' or 'leek town'. It gained international visibility through Australian tennis player Lleyton Hewitt. In the United States, it remains a uncommon modern choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
798 babies in the United States have been named Lleyton since 1880. It ranks #3878 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1857.
States where it is most popular
- TX (27 %)
- CA (14.6 %)
- GA (11.2 %)
- PA (11.2 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 424 |
| 2010-2019 | 304 |
| 2020-2029 | 70 |
Famous people named Lleyton
- Lleyton Hewitt: Tennis Player, Coach
Nicknames
Ley, Lley
Fun facts
- The double 'll' spelling reflects Welsh orthographic influence on the traditional English place name Leighton.
- The name saw increased international usage following the rise of former world No. 1 tennis player Lleyton Hewitt.