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Layten
Pronounced LAY-ten /ˈleɪ.tən/High
Meaning: Layten is a variant of Layton, an English surname and place name meaning 'leek town' or 'settlement on a watercourse.' Carried into first-name use, it leans strongly to boys; used here for a girl, we note the lean.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Layten is a variant of Layton, an English surname and place name, 'leek town.' As a girl's name it is rare and reads as a modern surname pick; more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'LAY-ten').
For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against far heavier boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.
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What does the name Layten mean?
Layten is a variant of Layton, an English surname and place name meaning 'leek town.'
How do you pronounce Layten?
It's said LAY-ten /ˈleɪ.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Layten a boy or girl name?
Layten is used for both, but far more often for boys — we note the lean.
How popular is Layten?
Layten is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.