Total births
1,131
Unisex name · since 1999
Layden
Layden has 1,131 recorded births since 1999 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2012 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3320
- among boys today
- 1,131
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Layden currently ranks #3320 among unisex names in America, with 1,131 babies recorded since 1999.
Social Security Administration records show Layden recorded 1,131 times among boys since 1999, holding rank #3320 nationally today, ahead of 77% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2025.
- #3320 among boys today
- 1,131 born since 1999
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Layden is currently the #3320 unisex name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 1,131 born since 1999, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3320
- among boys today
- 1,131
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Layden vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3320
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Layden was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
85 babies were named Layden in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Layden compares
1,131 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Layden's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Layden | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,131 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 85 | 23 | 22,252 |
Layden's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Layden's full recorded timeline at 2013, 57% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 43% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1999, with just 8 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2012 peak of 85 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Layden at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#3,320
Active since
1999
Layden popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 85
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Layden popularity over time - girls
74 total births recorded since 2006 (Layden as girls' name)
Layden by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Layden's strongest decade.
634 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Layden births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 8
1990s
8 births
- 2000s
2000s
255 births
- 2010s
2010s
634 births
- 2020s 234
2020s
234 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 634 births (56% of all-time use).
How Layden compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Layden's total volume
Layden vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Layden by state
Where Layden concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 85 | 7.5% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 24 | 2.1% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 20 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 17 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 16 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 15 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 10 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Layden's total US births 7.5%
Even split
85 of 1,131 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Layden appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Layden? ▼
Since 1999, Social Security records show 1,131 babies named Layden. Today it holds rank #3320 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2012, with 85 births.
When was Layden most popular? ▼
Layden was most popular in the 2010s decade with 634 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Layden most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Layden are Texas (85 births), Ohio (24 births), North Carolina (20 births).
Is Layden a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Layden is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,131 births, and as a girl's name it has 74 births.
How long has the name Layden been used? ▼
Layden has been recorded in Social Security data since 1999, spanning 27 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Layden? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Layne, Layton, Layth, Laymon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Layden's data
- Layden's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (634 total births) through the 2020s (234) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Laydens (85 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Layden
Nearby Names Like Layden
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Layden
Layne Boy
#696 14,355 births
Layton Boy
#693 12,156 births
Layth Boy
#2335 901 births
Laymon Boy
779 births
Layten Boy
#6708 392 births
Compare Layden side by side: Layden vs Layne Layden vs Layton Layden vs Layth
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Layden
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1999–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Layden: #3320 Unisex Name - 1,131 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/layden. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Layden draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.