Leyton
From the name of the River Lea + Old English tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).
Every Leyton since 1961 — 2,972 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leyton
Leyton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,436 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 2,972 American babies have been named Leyton — about 86% boys and 14% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 169 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 Leyton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leyton 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 | 31 | #4,505 | 56 | #2,436 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,542 | 65 | #2,223 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,082 | 52 | #2,568 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,878 | 67 | #2,183 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,864 | 82 | #1,880 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,256 | 82 | #1,824 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,543 | 86 | #1,799 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,994 | 102 | #1,613 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,698 | 81 | #1,838 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,572 | 117 | #1,475 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,610 | 117 | #1,449 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,107 | 131 | #1,332 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,235 | 115 | #1,442 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,036 | 109 | #1,485 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,295 | 134 | #1,284 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,527 | 144 | #1,230 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,029 | 120 | #1,411 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,603 | 107 | #1,520 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,296 | 130 | #1,320 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,090 | 126 | #1,313 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,858 | 114 | #1,329 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,368 | 79 | #1,644 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,932 | 84 | #1,532 |
| 2002 | — | — | 74 | #1,630 |
| 2001 | — | — | 48 | #2,173 |
| 2000 | — | — | 30 | #2,963 |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,732 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leyton mean?
From the name of the River Lea + Old English tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).
How popular is the name Leyton in 2025?
Leyton ranked #2,436 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leyton?
2,972 babies have been named Leyton in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leyton most popular?
Leyton peaked in 2010, when 169 newborns received the name.
Is Leyton a boy or girl name?
Leyton is used for both: about 14% of babies named Leyton have been girls and 86% boys.
Is the name Leyton rising or falling?
Leyton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.