Total births
2,543
Unisex name · since 1961
Leyton
Leyton has 2,543 recorded births since 1961 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2010 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2220
- among boys today
- 2,543
- born since 1961
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Leyton currently ranks #2220 among unisex names in America, with 2,543 babies recorded since 1961.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Leyton has been recorded 2,543 times among boys since 1961, currently ranked #2220 nationally and more common than 84% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2025.
- #2220 among boys today
- 2,543 born since 1961
- 2010s peak decade
- 84% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Leyton is currently the #2220 unisex name in America, more common than 84% of boys - 2,543 born since 1961, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2220
- among boys today
- 2,543
- born since 1961
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Leyton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2220
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 84% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Leyton was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
144 babies were named Leyton in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Leyton compares
2,543 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
Leyton's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Leyton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,543 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 144 | 23 | 22,252 |
Leyton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Leyton splits its recorded history at 2008: 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 1961 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2010 peak of 144 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Leyton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#2,220
Active since
1961
Leyton popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 144
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Leyton popularity over time - girls
429 total births recorded since 2003 (Leyton as girls' name)
Leyton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Leyton's strongest decade.
1,136 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Leyton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1990s 81
1990s
81 births
- 2000s
2000s
912 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,136 births
- 2020s 404
2020s
404 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,136 births (45% of all-time use).
How Leyton 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 Leyton's total volume
Leyton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Leyton by state
Where Leyton concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 254 | 10.0% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 76 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 71 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 70 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 67 | 2.6% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 60 | 2.4% |
| #7 | California | | 51 | 2.0% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 45 | 1.8% |
Texas share of Leyton's total US births 10.0%
Even split
254 of 2,543 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 26 reporting states.
Leyton appears in 26 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leyton? ▼
2,543 babies have been named Leyton since 1961. It currently ranks #2220 among boys. The peak year was 2010 with 144 births.
When was Leyton most popular? ▼
Leyton was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,136 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Leyton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Leyton are Texas (254 births), Minnesota (76 births), Florida (71 births).
Is Leyton a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Leyton is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,543 births, and as a girl's name it has 429 births.
How long has the name Leyton been used? ▼
Leyton has been recorded in Social Security data since 1961, spanning 65 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Leyton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Leyland, Leyden, Leyon, Leyver, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Leyton's data
- Leyton's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,136 total births) through the 2020s (404) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Leytons (254 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Leyton
Nearby Names Like Leyton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leyton
Leyland Boy
#7413 303 births
Leyden Boy
51 births
Leyon Boy
23 births
Leyver Boy
#13406 12 births
Leyan Boy
7 births
Compare Leyton side by side: Leyton vs Leyland Leyton vs Leyden Leyton vs Leyon
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Leyton
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, 1961–2025 (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. "Leyton: #2220 Unisex Name - 2,543 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leyton. 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 Leyton 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.