Layten
Every Layten since 2002 — 441 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Layten
Layten is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,742 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 441 American babies have been named Layten — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2015, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Layten stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Layten year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 16 | #5,742 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,888 | 13 | #6,673 |
| 2023 | — | — | 20 | #4,994 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,672 | 9 | #8,705 |
| 2021 | — | — | 15 | #5,925 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,495 | 17 | #5,372 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,204 | 16 | #5,708 |
| 2018 | — | — | 17 | #5,446 |
| 2017 | — | — | 19 | #5,037 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #7,921 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,478 | 32 | #3,478 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,058 | 17 | #5,389 |
| 2013 | — | — | 17 | #5,304 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,360 | 19 | #4,962 |
| 2011 | — | — | 26 | #3,956 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,384 |
| 2009 | — | — | 27 | #3,883 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #5,951 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,266 | 18 | #5,134 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,318 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #6,080 |
| 2004 | — | — | 13 | #6,010 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,000 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #8,141 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Layten in 2025?
Layten ranked #5,742 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Layten?
441 babies have been named Layten in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Layten most popular?
Layten peaked in 2015, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Layten a boy or girl name?
Layten is used for both: about 11% of babies named Layten have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Layten rising or falling?
Layten is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.