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Layton

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Pronounced LAY-tuhn /ˈleɪ.tən/Medium

Meaning: Town with a leek gardenMedium

In 30 seconds: Layton is an English place-derived name meaning 'town with a leek garden'. Long worn as a surname, it now reaches across to girls.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningTown with a leek garden
U.S. rank (2024)#2057 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births94 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,081

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319912024

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

History & Origin

Layton began as an English place and surname name rooted in elements that together describe a 'town with a leek garden'. Like many such names, it moved from marking where a family lived to becoming a personal name. English performer Layton Williams, known for the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical, shows the name's continued use.

On a girl Layton has the brisk, two-beat sound of names like Peyton and Clayton, which has eased its move from the surname column. Its meaning keeps a small, earthy link to gardens and the English countryside.

Did you know? Layton likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Layton — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Layton Williams (1994–present)
    English actor, singer and dancer known for the West End title role in Billy Elliot the Musical and the TV series Bad Education.

If you like Layton…

Peyton— Shares Layton's English surname-to-given-name path and matching two-syllable ending.
Clayton— An English place-name surname built on the same '-ton' (town) element.
Leighton— A near-identical English place name from the same 'leah' and 'town' roots.
Dayton— Echoes Layton's sound and shares the '-ton' settlement ending.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Layton mean?

Layton is usually explained as meaning 'town with a leek garden' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Layton?

It's commonly said LAY-tuhn /ˈleɪ.tən/.

Is Layton a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Layton is used as a girl name.

How popular is Layton?

In 2024, Layton ranked #2057 in the U.S. for girls, with 94 births recorded.