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Laityn

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Pronounced LAY-tin /ˈleɪ.tɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Layton/Leighton — from the Old English leac + tun, 'a leek/herb-garden town/settlement'; a place/surname; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: A herb-garden town: Laityn spells Layton/Leighton. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Layton/Leighton — from the Old English leac + tun, 'a leek/herb-garden town/settlement'; a place/surname; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#8696 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 246

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220072024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Laityn is a spelling of Layton/Leighton — from the Old English leac + tun, 'a leek/herb-garden town/settlement'; a place/surname (we note the place). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'LAY-tin').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare in this form, a-herb-garden-town at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Layton/Leighton comes from the Old English leac + tun, 'a leek/herb-garden town' — Laityn is a spelling, used for both sexes (here for a girl; we note the place; said 'LAY-tin').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Layton — place/surname; unisex

Variations

LaytonLeightonLaytin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laityn mean?

Laityn spells Layton/Leighton — Old English 'a leek/herb-garden town'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Laityn?

It's said LAY-tin /ˈleɪ.tɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Laityn a boy or girl name?

Laityn is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Laityn?

Laityn is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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