Layton is a distinctive choice, ranked #479 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Layton in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#479
US Rank #692
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #692 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Layton
Unlikely. With around 83 UK babies named Layton per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Layton in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Layton has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 159 places in the last five years. Its peak was #161 in 2011. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Layton is more popular in the UK (#479) than in the US (#692). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Layton include: Robert Hugh Layton — Robert H.; Dana Layton — Dana L..
Layton ranks #692 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
83
UK babies named Layton (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 159 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Layton
Likely around 1 other Layton in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Layton
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Irving Peter Layton, OC was a Romanian-born Canadian poet. He was known for his "tell it like it is" style which won him a wide following but also made him enemies.