Total births
16
Girls' name · since 1973
Laytona
16 babies named Laytona in U.S. Social Security records since 1973, with the highest year being 1985. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 1973–1985
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
16 girls have been named Laytona since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Laytona has been recorded 16 times among girls since 1973, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 1985.
- 16 total births
- 1973–1985 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
16 girls have been named Laytona since 1973, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1985.
- 16
- total births
- 1973–1985
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Laytona was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
6 babies were named Laytona in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Laytona's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Laytona splits its recorded history at 1976: 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 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Laytona at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Laytona popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1985
- Peak year (1985)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Laytona by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Laytona's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Laytona births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 10 births (63% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laytona? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 16 babies named Laytona. The most recent recorded year was 1985. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 6 births.
When was Laytona most popular? ▼
Laytona was most popular in the 1970s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
How long has the name Laytona been used? ▼
Records for Laytona go back to 1973, giving 13 years of history through 1985.
What names are similar to Laytona? ▼
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 Laytona's data
- Laytona's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1980s (6) -- 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 Laytona
Nearby Names Like Laytona
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laytona
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 Laytona side by side: Laytona vs Layla Laytona vs Laylah Laytona vs Layne
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1973–1985 (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. "Laytona: Baby Name Since 1973 - 16 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laytona. 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 Laytona 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.