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Leyton

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Pronounced LAY-tən /ˈleɪ.tən/High

Meaning: -ey- spelling of Leighton/Layton — from Old English, 'the leek/herb garden town' (leac-tun); here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: The herb-garden town: Leyton spells Leighton/Layton — 'the leek/herb garden town'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumEnglish
Meaning-ey- spelling of Leighton/Layton — from Old English, 'the leek/herb garden town' (leac-tun); here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#5518 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 398

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200920032024

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

Leyton is an -ey- spelling of Leighton/Layton — from Old English leac-tun, 'the leek garden, the herb garden town'. A crisp, modern surname-name (actress Leighton Meester), used for both sexes (predominantly boys' as Layton, but the Leighton spelling leans girls'), here for girls; the -ey- styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, the-herb-garden-town at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Leighton/Layton means 'the leek/herb garden town' (Old English leac-tun) — Leyton is an -ey- spelling, used for both sexes (actress Leighton Meester); crisp and modern.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Leighton — root etymology

Variations

LeightonLaytonLaytan

Nicknames

Ley

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Leighton— the standard spelling
Layton— a fellow spelling
Peyton— a companion -ton unisex name
Clayton— another -ton surname-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leyton mean?

Leyton spells Leighton/Layton — Old English 'the leek/herb garden town'.

How do you pronounce Leyton?

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

Is Leyton a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Leyton?

Leyton is a rare name in the U.S.

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