Total births
901
Boys' name · since 1987
Layth
901 babies named Layth in U.S. Social Security records since 1987, with the highest year being 2024. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2335
- among boys today
- 901
- born since 1987
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Layth is the #2335 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 901 recorded since 1987.
Layth has 901 recorded births among boys since 1987, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2335 as of the latest data, more common than 84% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2025.
- #2335 among boys today
- 901 born since 1987
- 2010s peak decade
- 84% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Layth is currently the #2335 boys' name in America, more common than 84% of boys - 901 born since 1987, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2335
- among boys today
- 901
- born since 1987
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Layth vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2335
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 84% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Layth was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
61 babies were named Layth in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Layth compares
901 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
Layth's all-time total is 146% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Layth | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 901 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 61 | 23 | 22,252 |
Layth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Layth's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 61, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Layth at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,335
Active since
1987
Layth popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Layth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Layth's strongest decade.
350 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Layth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 80
1990s
80 births
- 2000s
2000s
197 births
- 2010s
2010s
350 births
- 2020s
2020s
263 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 350 births (39% of all-time use).
How Layth 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 Layth's total volume
Layth vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Layth by state
Where Layth concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 59 | 6.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 29 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 27 | 3.0% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 16 | 1.8% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Layth's total US births 6.5%
Even split
59 of 901 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Layth? ▼
901 babies have been named Layth since 1987. It currently ranks #2335 among boys. The peak year was 2024 with 61 births.
When was Layth most popular? ▼
Layth was most popular in the 2010s decade with 350 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Layth most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Layth are California (59 births), New York (29 births), Texas (27 births).
How long has the name Layth been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Layth since 1987 -- 39 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Layth? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Layne, Layton, Layden, Laymon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Layth's data
- Layth's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (350 total births) through the 2020s (263) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Layths (59 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Layth
Nearby Names Like Layth
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Layth
Layne Boy
#696 14,355 births
Layton Boy
#693 12,156 births
Layden Boy
#3320 1,131 births
Laymon Boy
779 births
Layten Boy
#6708 392 births
Compare Layth side by side: Layth vs Layne Layth vs Layton Layth vs Layden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Layth
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, 1987–2025 (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. "Layth: #2335 Boys' Name - 901 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/layth. 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 Layth 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.