Leyton
Boy name · #2433 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Leyton? In official American birth records, Leyton has been tracked continuously since 1961, giving it 64 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 56 baby boys were named Leyton, placing it at #2433 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1444, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 32,143 boys born in 2025 was named Leyton.
The 64-year story
Leyton first appears in the Social Security records in 1961, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2010, when 144 boys were named Leyton — good for #1228 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Leyton per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Leyton against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Leyton in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Leyton is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Leyton will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Leyton is most common
State-level data for Leyton is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Leyton
Statistically, parents drawn to Leyton tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Brighton, Heston, Colston, Drayton, and Patton.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Leyton | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2421 |
| 2024 | 65 | #2210 |
| 2023 | 52 | #2541 |
| 2022 | 67 | #2168 |
| 2021 | 82 | #1870 |
| 2020 | 82 | #1815 |
| 2019 | 86 | #1790 |
| 2018 | 102 | #1606 |
| 2017 | 81 | #1829 |
| 2016 | 117 | #1467 |
| 2015 | 117 | #1444 |
| 2014 | 131 | #1329 |
| 2013 | 115 | #1433 |
| 2012 | 109 | #1478 |
| 2011 | 134 | #1279 |
| 2010 | 144 | #1228 |
| 2009 | 120 | #1409 |
| 2008 | 107 | #1516 |
| 2007 | 130 | #1317 |
| 2006 | 126 | #1306 |
| 2005 | 114 | #1323 |
| 2004 | 79 | #1629 |
| 2003 | 84 | #1529 |
| 2002 | 74 | #1620 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2151 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Leyton?
In official American birth records, the name Leyton first appeared in 1961 (over 64 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 64 years.
Is Leyton a popular boy name?
Leyton ranked #2433 among boys in 2025 with 56 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1444.
When was the name Leyton most popular?
Leyton peaked in 2010, when 144 American boys received the name (ranked #1228 that year). Since 2010 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Leyton?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 32,143 newborn American boys was named Leyton. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.