Layton is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2057 in 2024 with 94 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 99 births ranking #1992. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,242.9%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 17,162 girls born was named Layton. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Layton is an English place-name and surname-style name with a smooth modern sound. Its older literal meaning comes from settlement language, but that matters much less in current use than its tailored feel.
The name became visible through the same naming wave that lifted many English surnames into first-name use. It feels current, tidy, and broadly wearable.