What origin is the name Layton?

Layton comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Layton a popular name?

Layton is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Layton?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Layton — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Layton

Q: Is Layton a rare name?

Yes. Layton does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Layton

Layton

Boy

english

2 syllables

Layton is an english boy's name meaning "An English surname and given name meaning 'from the meadow farm,' often referring to a settlement in a clearing.".

The meaning of Layton is "An English surname and given name meaning 'from the meadow farm,' often referring to a settlement in a clearing." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English surname and given name meaning 'from the meadow farm,' often referring to a settlement in a clearing.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Layton

Very rare in US records

What does Layton mean?

Layton is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English surname and given name meaning 'from the meadow farm,' often referring to a settlement in a clearing.".

Is Layton a rare name?

Yes. Layton does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Layton

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Layton means "An English surname and given name meaning 'from the meadow farm,' often referring to a settlement in a clearing." — these names share that spirit.