Layth
Every Layth since 1987 — 901 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Layth
Layth is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,342 in 2025 with 59 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 901 American babies have been named Layth. Its peak came in 2024, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Layth stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Layth year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | #2,342 |
| 2024 | 61 | #2,331 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3,455 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,136 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,219 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,384 |
| 2019 | 51 | #2,570 |
| 2018 | 42 | #2,869 |
| 2017 | 34 | #3,348 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,097 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3,127 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,743 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,627 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3,426 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,565 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3,680 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,783 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,390 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,310 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,215 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,575 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,955 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,729 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,421 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,798 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,470 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,464 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,874 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Layth in 2025?
Layth ranked #2,342 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 59 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Layth?
901 babies have been named Layth in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Layth most popular?
Layth peaked in 2024, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Layth a boy or girl name?
Layth is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Layth rising or falling?
Layth is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.