Leyton

Boy name

Leyton has been given to 2,972 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It peaked in 2010. In 2025, about 1 in 30,501 boys was named Leyton.

Meaning & origin /ˈleɪtən/

From the name of the River Lea + Old English tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”). Doublet of Luton.

Names that mean river

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,972

Peak year

2010 (169 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1961

10-year trend

▼ -36%

Gender split

14% girls / 86% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Leyton — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Peytonunisex

140,602 babies since 1884

Laytonboy

13,327 babies since 1880

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Kavinboy

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Robinsonboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Leyton?

Leyton has been given to 2,972 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Leyton peak?

Leyton peaked in 2010, when 169 babies were given the name.

Is Leyton a girl or boy name?

Leyton is primarily a boy name (86% of babies named Leyton are boys).

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