Total births
779
Boys' name · since 1908
Laymon
Laymon has 779 recorded births since 1908 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1936 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 779
- total births
- 1908–1995
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
Laymon sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 779 recorded since 1908.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Laymon has been recorded 779 times among boys since 1908, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 1995.
- 779 total births
- 1908–1995 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
779 boys have been named Laymon since 1908, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1995.
- 779
- total births
- 1908–1995
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Laymon was born in this single decade.
1936
Single peak year
22 babies were named Laymon in 1936 - its busiest year on record.
Laymon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Laymon's full recorded timeline at 1943, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1908, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1936 peak of 22 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Laymon at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1936
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1908
Laymon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–1995
- Peak year (1936)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 88 years of records
Laymon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Laymon's strongest decade.
154 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Laymon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
90 births
- 1920s
1920s
136 births
- 1930s
1930s
154 births
- 1940s
1940s
152 births
- 1950s
1950s
129 births
- 1960s
1960s
62 births
- 1970s 45
1970s
45 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 154 births (20% of all-time use).
How Laymon 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 Laymon's total volume
Laymon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Laymon by state
Where Laymon concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 21 | 2.7% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.6% |
Kentucky share of Laymon's total US births 2.7%
Even split
21 of 779 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laymon? ▼
779 babies have been named Laymon since 1908. It was last recorded in 1995. The peak year was 1936 with 22 births.
When was Laymon most popular? ▼
Laymon was most popular in the 1930s decade with 154 total births. The single peak year was 1936.
Where is Laymon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laymon are Kentucky (21 births), Alabama (5 births), Tennessee (5 births).
How long has the name Laymon been used? ▼
Laymon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1908, spanning 88 years of data through 1995.
What names are similar to Laymon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Layne, Layton, Layden, Layth, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Laymon's data
- Laymon's decade-level peak was the 1930s (154 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Laymons (21 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 Laymon
Nearby Names Like Laymon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laymon
Layne Boy
#696 14,355 births
Layton Boy
#693 12,156 births
Layden Boy
#3320 1,131 births
Layth Boy
#2335 901 births
Layten Boy
#6708 392 births
Compare Laymon side by side: Laymon vs Layne Laymon vs Layton Laymon vs Layden
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1908–1995 (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. "Laymon: Baby Name Since 1908 - 779 Births, Peak 1936." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laymon. 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 Laymon 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.