Layten
An invented masculine name possibly inspired by the Latin latus meaning "broad" or latus meaning "side".
Name Census estimates that about 421 living Americans carry the first name Layten. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 88.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Layten today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Layten births was 2015 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Layten. 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.
People living today
421
~ 1 in 814,143 Americans
Peak year
2015
40 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,655
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Layten
Layten leans heavily male at 88.5% of total registrations, but 49 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Layten as a male name
- Ranked #6,655 in 2024
- 13 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (32 births)
Layten as a female name
- Ranked #12,843 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (8 births)
Popularity
Layten: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Layten from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 217 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Layten remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Layten 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 Layten during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Laytens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Layten
The name Layten is believed to have its origins in the ancient Germanic language, with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the Old Germanic word "laut," which meant "bright" or "shining." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with someone who was perceived as having a bright or radiant personality or appearance.
In the early Middle Ages, variations of the name, such as "Lautwin" and "Lautbert," began to appear in historical records across various Germanic regions, including present-day Germany, Austria, and parts of northern France. These early forms of the name often combined the root "laut" with other Germanic words, further emphasizing the connection to brightness or radiance.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with a name similar to Layten was Lautfried, a Frankish nobleman who lived in the 8th century AD. He was a powerful landowner and influential figure in the court of Charlemagne, the ruler of the Frankish Empire.
Another notable historical figure bearing a variation of the name was Lautwin, a Benedictine monk who lived in the 11th century AD. He served as the abbot of the influential Reichenau Abbey in present-day Germany and was renowned for his scholarly works and contributions to monastic life.
In the 12th century AD, a French nobleman named Lautier de Châtillon gained prominence as a crusader and military leader during the Third Crusade. He fought alongside Richard the Lionheart and played a significant role in the siege of Acre, a major battle during the crusades.
During the Renaissance period, a German painter and engraver named Lautensack (born circa 1510) achieved recognition for his intricate woodcuts and engravings, which often depicted religious and mythological scenes.
In more recent times, a notable individual named Layten was Layten Robinson, an American actor and comedian who was born in 1877 and gained popularity in the early 20th century for his vaudeville performances and appearances in silent films.
While the name Layten has ancient Germanic roots and a long history, its usage has become less common in modern times. However, its connection to brightness and radiance remains an enduring aspect of its meaning and legacy.
People
Layten + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Layten 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
Layten: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Layten?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 421 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Layten 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 1 in 814,143 US residents.
Is Layten a common name?
We classify Layten as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 425 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Layten most popular?
The single biggest year for Layten was 2015, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Layten is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Layten a male name?
Yes, 88.5% of people registered as Layten 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.
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.