Layton
Layton is a boy name of English origin meaning “Leek settlement”, pronounced LAY-tun. It ranked #714 in the United States in 2025, given to 377 babies, and peaked at #541 in 2015. Common nicknames: Lay, Tonny.
How popular is Layton in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Layton mean, and where does it come from?
Layton is an English place name — Old English leac, "leek" or "vegetable," and tun, "settlement" — found in Lancashire and Yorkshire, and a variant spelling of Leighton. It has been in American birth records since 1880, unusually long for a surname name, and peaked in 2015 as part of the -ton wave that carried Peyton, Braxton and Colton. British parents know it from a puzzle-solving professor in a video game series; Americans mostly use it because it sounds like every other name on the class list and is not quite.
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Famous People Named Layton
- Layton Williams — English actor and dancer
- Leighton Baines — English international footballer, in the Leighton spelling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Layton mean?
Layton is a boy name of English origin meaning "Leek settlement." Layton is an English place name — Old English leac, "leek" or "vegetable," and tun, "settlement" — found in Lancashire and Yorkshire, and a variant spelling of Leighton. It has been in American birth records since 1880, unusually long for a surname name, and peaked in 2015 as part of the -ton wave that carried Peyton, Braxton and Colton.
How do you pronounce Layton?
Layton is pronounced LAY-tun. Common variations include Leighton, Laiton, Leyton.
Is Layton a boy name?
Yes, Layton is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Lay, Tonny.