Layton

Meaning of Layton

From the town with the leek farm.

Layton has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Layton

Layton has cooled off, slipping to #714 in 2025, down from a peak of #541 in 2015.

Notable people named Layton

• Layton Williams
  British actor and dancer
• Layton Greene
  American R&B singer
• Layton Stewart
  English football player
• Layton Kor
  American blues musician
• Layton Chachere
  American businessman

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Questions about the name Layton

What does the name Layton mean?

Layton means from the town with the leek farm, and it comes from English origins.

Is Layton a boy's or a girl's name?

Layton is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Layton?

In 2025, Layton ranked #714 for boys, down from #692 the year before.

When was Layton most popular?

Layton peaked at #541 in 2015.