How Many People Are Named Leyton?
Complete statistics for the name Leyton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Leyton, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 115,636 Americans today, making it truly unique. With only 2,854 people named Leyton living in the US, it peaked in popularity in 2010 when 169 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 2,885 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: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Leyton Through the Generations
Leyton stands out as a name that's predominantly embraced by younger generations, with 98% of its bearers being under 30 years old. This modernity is reflected in its relatively recent peak in 2010, where it saw 169 births, marking a significant moment in its naming history. its current slow decline, Leyton remains a name that's closely tied to the younger demographic, with the majority of its holders falling within the under-30 bracket.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Leyton's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Leyton
How Many People Have the Name Leyton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 708 people in the United States currently share the name Leyton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 468,149 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Leyton a Common or Rare Name?
Leyton 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 Leyton Mean?
Leyton means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Leyton in SSA data, approximately 86% are male and 14% are female.
When Was Leyton Most Popular?
The name Leyton reached peak popularity in 2010, with 169 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Leyton?
Approximately 708 people named Leyton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 708. That works out to roughly 1 in 468,149 Americans.
Is Leyton a rare name?
Leyton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 468,149 Americans has this name.
What does the name Leyton mean?
Leyton means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Leyton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 86% of people named Leyton are male and 14% are female.
When was Leyton most popular?
Leyton peaked in 2010 with 169 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.