Layton
Boy name · #711 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Layton? In official American birth records, Layton has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
Layton is currently the #711 boy name in the United States — 377 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #541, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 4,775 boys born in 2025 was named Layton.
The 145-year story
Layton first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2015, when 528 boys were named Layton — good for #541 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Layton per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Layton against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Layton in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Layton is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Layton will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Layton is most common
Geography matters for names, and Layton is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Layton is most common in MS (1.3 per 1,000), AR (1 per 1,000), KY (0.6 per 1,000), LA (0.6 per 1,000), TN (0.6 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.3 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Layton is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Layton
Statistically, parents drawn to Layton tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Boston, Langston, Kolton, Leighton, and Lennon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Layton | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 377 | #710 |
| 2024 | 391 | #693 |
| 2023 | 457 | #611 |
| 2022 | 437 | #634 |
| 2021 | 437 | #632 |
| 2020 | 437 | #621 |
| 2019 | 481 | #580 |
| 2018 | 384 | #658 |
| 2017 | 328 | #727 |
| 2016 | 418 | #636 |
| 2015 | 528 | #541 |
| 2014 | 411 | #639 |
| 2013 | 322 | #725 |
| 2012 | 404 | #609 |
| 2011 | 376 | #626 |
| 2010 | 375 | #643 |
| 2009 | 355 | #683 |
| 2008 | 286 | #775 |
| 2007 | 286 | #767 |
| 2006 | 301 | #718 |
| 2005 | 251 | #780 |
| 2004 | 177 | #949 |
| 2003 | 188 | #893 |
| 2002 | 181 | #895 |
| 2001 | 167 | #926 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Layton?
In official American birth records, the name Layton first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Layton a popular boy name?
Layton ranked #711 among boys in 2025 with 377 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #541.
When was the name Layton most popular?
Layton peaked in 2015, when 528 American boys received the name (ranked #541 that year). Since 2015 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Layton?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,775 newborn American boys was named Layton. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.