Total births
123
Boys' name · since 1996
Layn
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 123 babies named Layn, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13029
- among boys today
- 123
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other boys
Layn currently ranks #13029 among boys' names in America, with 123 babies recorded since 1996.
Social Security Administration records show Layn recorded 123 times among boys since 1996, holding rank #13029 nationally today, ahead of 9% 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 1996 to 2024.
- #13029 among boys today
- 123 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 9% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Layn is currently the #13029 boys' name in America, more common than 9% of boys - 123 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #13029
- among boys today
- 123
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other boys
Layn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#13029
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 9% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Layn was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
11 babies were named Layn in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Layn compares
123 29th percentile among 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
Layn's all-time total is 66% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Layn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 123 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 11 | 23 | 22,252 |
Layn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Layn's full recorded timeline at 2014, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1999, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2019 peak of 11 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Layn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#13,029
Active since
1996
Layn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2024
- Peak year (2019)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Layn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Layn's strongest decade.
56 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Layn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
- 2000s
2000s
24 births
- 2010s
2010s
56 births
- 2020s 21
2020s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 56 births (46% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Layn? ▼
Layn has been given to 123 babies in the U.S. since 1996, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #13029 as of the latest data. 11 babies were born in 2019, its single highest year.
When was Layn most popular? ▼
Layn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 56 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
How long has the name Layn been used? ▼
Records for Layn go back to 1996, giving 29 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Layn? ▼
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 Layn's data
- Layn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (56 total births) through the 2020s (21) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Layn
Nearby Names Like Layn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Layn
Layne Boy
#696 14,355 births
Layton Boy
#693 12,156 births
Layden Boy
#3320 1,131 births
Layth Boy
#2335 901 births
Laymon Boy
779 births
Compare Layn side by side: Layn vs Layne Layn vs Layton Layn vs Layden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Layn
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, 1996–2024 (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. "Layn: #13029 Boys' Name - 123 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/layn. 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 Layn 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.