Leyton
5 countries#2421 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leyton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,972 births recorded 1961–2025 · currently #2421 · peaked in 2010 with 169 births
Most common in: Texas, Minnesota, Florida, Indiana, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,828 births recorded 1996–2023 · peaked in 2010 with 133 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,590 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1023 · peaked in 2010 with 121 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
221 births recorded 2002–2023 · peaked in 2013 with 24 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
64 births recorded 2007–2022 · currently #1830 · peaked in 2022 with 17 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
17 births recorded 2011–2021 · peaked in 2011 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Leyton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1306 | — |
| 2007 | #1317 | ↓11 |
| 2008 | #1516 | ↓199 |
| 2009 | #1409 | ↑107 |
| 2010 | #1228 | ↑181 |
| 2011 | #1279 | ↓51 |
| 2012 | #1478 | ↓199 |
| 2013 | #1433 | ↑45 |
| 2014 | #1329 | ↑104 |
| 2015 | #1444 | ↓115 |
| 2016 | #1467 | ↓23 |
| 2017 | #1829 | ↓362 |
| 2018 | #1606 | ↑223 |
| 2019 | #1790 | ↓184 |
| 2020 | #1815 | ↓25 |
| 2021 | #1870 | ↓55 |
| 2022 | #2168 | ↓298 |
| 2023 | #2541 | ↓373 |
| 2024 | #2210 | ↑331 |
| 2025 | #2421 | ↓211 |
Frequently asked questions about Leyton
Is Leyton a popular name?
Yes — Leyton currently ranks #2421 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Leyton more common for boys or girls?
Leyton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Leyton most popular?
Leyton peaked in 2010 in United States, with 169 recorded births that year.
Is Leyton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Leyton’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4065 in 1961 to #2421 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Leyton?
At least 4,864 babies have been recorded with the name Leyton across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Leyton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leyton appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Leyton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Leyton include Kashmere, Knight, Nyzir.
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