Total births
569
Unisex name · since 1991
Laykin
Laykin has 569 recorded births since 1991 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2014 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7764
- among girls today
- 569
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Laykin is the #7764 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 569 recorded since 1991.
Social Security Administration records show Laykin recorded 569 times among girls since 1991, holding rank #7764 nationally today, ahead of 56% of girls, 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 1991 to 2025.
- #7764 among girls today
- 569 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 56% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Laykin is currently the #7764 unisex name in America, more common than 56% of girls - 569 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7764
- among girls today
- 569
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other girls
Laykin vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7764
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 56% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Laykin was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
37 babies were named Laykin in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Laykin compares
569 Top 42% higher than 58% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Laykin's all-time total is 49% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Laykin | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 569 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 48 | 19,840 |
Laykin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Laykin splits its recorded history at 2009: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2014 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Laykin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#7,764
Active since
1991
Laykin popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Laykin popularity over time - boys
60 total births recorded since 2007 (Laykin as boys' name)
Laykin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Laykin's strongest decade.
258 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Laykin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 65
1990s
65 births
- 2000s
2000s
134 births
- 2010s
2010s
258 births
- 2020s
2020s
112 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 258 births (45% of all-time use).
How Laykin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Laykin's total volume
Laykin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Laykin by state
Where Laykin concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #3 | West Virginia | | 5 | 0.9% |
Kentucky share of Laykin's total US births 0.9%
Even split
5 of 569 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laykin? ▼
Laykin has been given to 569 babies in the U.S. since 1991, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #7764 as of the latest data. 37 babies were born in 2014, its single highest year.
When was Laykin most popular? ▼
Laykin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 258 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Laykin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laykin are Kentucky (5 births), Texas (5 births), West Virginia (5 births).
Is Laykin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Laykin is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 569 births, and as a boy's name it has 60 births.
How long has the name Laykin been used? ▼
Laykin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Laykin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Layla, Laylah, Layne, Layan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Laykin's data
- Laykin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (258 total births) through the 2020s (112) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Kentucky records the most Laykins (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Laykin
Nearby Names Like Laykin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laykin
Layla Girl
#37 129,136 births
Laylah Girl
#1062 7,297 births
Layne Girl
#1277 5,679 births
Layan Girl
#1033 3,225 births
Layna Girl
#2044 3,196 births
Compare Laykin side by side: Laykin vs Layla Laykin vs Laylah Laykin vs Layne
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1991–2025 (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. "Laykin: #7764 Unisex Name - 569 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laykin. 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 Laykin 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 June 2026.