How Many People Are Named Laythan?

Complete statistics for the name Laythan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Laythan
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Laythan is a very rare name for boys, with only 248 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,332,050 Americans. Almost all of these folks are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~248
Living in US
1 in 1,332,050
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Lay
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined
9
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and idealistic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

270
Worldwide Bearers
#2,301,746
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
248
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🇬🇧 England
1
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
248 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
250
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 250 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Laythan Through the Generations

Laythan emerged as a name in the late 2000s, peaking in popularity in 2009 with 24 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, but it still holds a unique place among newer-generation names. With an average age of 13, most Laythans are young adults, indicating that the name is primarily associated with recent decades.

✨ Similar Names to Laythan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Laythan's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Laythan

How Many People Have the Name Laythan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 248 people in the United States currently share the name Laythan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,332,050 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Laythan a Common or Rare Name?

Laythan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Laythan Mean?

Laythan means "creative variant of Lay" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Laythan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Laythan Most Popular?

The name Laythan reached peak popularity in 2009, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Laythan?

Approximately 248 people named Laythan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 250. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,332,050 Americans.

Is Laythan a rare name?

Laythan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,332,050 Americans has this name.

What does the name Laythan mean?

Laythan means "creative variant of Lay" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Laythan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Laythan are male and 0% are female.

When was Laythan most popular?

Laythan peaked in 2009 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US248
All-Time Births250
1 in X1 in 1,332,050
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2009
World Rank#2,301,746
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.