Layron
Of Celtic origin, a masculine name meaning "charming descendant".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Layron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Layron today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Layron births was 1925 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Layron. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Layron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1925
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1925 SSA rank
#4,601
Tracked since 1925
Popularity
Layron: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Layron by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Layron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Layron
The name Layron has its roots in the ancient Celtic language, originating from the word "layr" which means "rock" or "stone." This name was particularly popular among the tribes that inhabited the regions of modern-day Ireland and Scotland during the early medieval period, around the 5th to 10th centuries AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Layron can be found in the Annals of Ulster, an ancient Irish chronicle dating back to the 15th century. The text mentions a warrior named Layron mac Fergus, who fought alongside the legendary Irish king Niall of the Nine Hostages in the 5th century.
In the 7th century, a Pictish king named Layron the Steadfast ruled over the Kingdom of Fortriu, which encompassed parts of modern-day Scotland. His reign was marked by a successful defense against the invading Northumbrian armies, cementing his place in the annals of Scottish history.
During the Viking Age, a Norse chieftain known as Layron the Red was renowned for his exploits in coastal raids along the Irish and Scottish shores. His fearsome reputation was immortalized in several Icelandic sagas, such as the Saga of the Jomsvikings.
In the 12th century, a Welsh poet named Layron ap Gwilym gained recognition for his intricate verse and patronage from the nobility of Gwynedd. His poetic works, preserved in medieval manuscripts, offer a glimpse into the cultural and literary traditions of medieval Wales.
In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Layron de Alvarado accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to the Americas. Alvarado is credited with being one of the first Europeans to encounter and document the Mayan civilization in present-day Mexico.
While the name Layron has fallen into relative obscurity in modern times, its ancient Celtic roots and historical significance in various cultures across Europe and beyond make it a fascinating example of how names can carry the echoes of past civilizations and offer a window into the rich tapestry of human history.
People
Layron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Layron as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Layron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Layron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Layron going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Layron a common name?
We classify Layron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Layron most popular?
The single biggest year for Layron was 1925, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Layron is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Layron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Layron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Layron in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Layron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Layron in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Layron can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Layron?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Layron on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.