Layton
boy name#710 in 2025Layton entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #541 in 2015, ranks #710 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#710
rank today
#541
peak (2015)
377
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #888 |
| 1890s | #953 |
| 1900s | #1164 |
| 1910s | #1136 |
| 1920s | #1180 |
| 1930s | #1187 |
| 1940s | #1204 |
| 1950s | #1433 |
| 1960s | #1646 |
| 1970s | #2205 |
| 1980s | #1912 |
| 1990s | #1304 |
| 2000s | #851 |
| 2010s | #638 |
| 2020s | #650 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Layton has been most popular in TX, FL, GA.
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Layton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Layton alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Layton in 2025?
- Layton ranks #710 among US boy names in 2025, with 377 babies given the name.
- When was the name Layton most popular?
- Layton peaked in 2015, reaching #541 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Layton with classmates?
- Layton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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