Layton
la(y)-ton
US Popularity:1149
Origin:British
Meaning:Meadow settlement; Settlement with a leek garden
Layton is a gender-neutral given name of British origin. This interesting name is rooted in the landscape and means "meadow settlement" or "settlement with a leek garden." It originated as a surname in England and was an old Anglo-Saxon name. Though traditionally it is often thought of as a boy's name, Layton has grown in popularity as a great name for a girl, too. Oozing versatility and uniqueness, this name will have baby at home while running through the meadows in no time!
Layton Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Layton is currently #2129 on The Bump
Boy:Layton is currently #1487 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Layton is currently #1193 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Layton is currently #1149 in U.S. births
Boy:Layton is currently #1311 in U.S. births
Girl:Layton is currently #4331 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#4331
in 2022
- 246
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry, Leighton Family History
WordSense Dictionary, Layton
Name Doctor, Layton
Behind the Name, Layton, January 2022
House of Names, Layton
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