Layton
Layton is a distinctive choice, ranked #573 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Layton in their class.
About the Name Layton
Layton has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 159 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #161 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Layton is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Layton in their class.
In the US it sits at #692 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Layton
- Robert Hugh Layton — Robert H.
- Henry Layton — Henry Layton was a minor British philosopher, theological writer, and contemporary of John Locke.
- Irving Layton — Irving Peter Layton, OC was a Romanian-born Canadian poet.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Layton
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Layton
Almost certainly the only Layton in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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