Find out how popular the first name Lleyton has been for the last 24 years (from 2000 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lleyton by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Lleyton is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 12 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Lleyton.

The history of the first name Lleyton

The given name Lleyton is a modern English name that emerged in the late 20th century. Its origins are uncertain, but it is believed to be a creative combination of existing name elements or a completely invented coinage. Some linguists suggest that it may be derived from the Welsh name Llewelyn, which itself comes from the Welsh elements "llyw" meaning leader and "llin" meaning line or lineage.

Others propose that Lleyton could be a variant spelling of the English name Leighton, which has Old English roots tracing back to a town named Leighton in Bedfordshire, England. The name Leighton is thought to derive from the Old English words "léah" meaning meadow and "tún" meaning enclosure or settlement.

There are no known historical references or famous individuals from ancient times or medieval periods bearing the name Lleyton. The name appears to be a relatively recent invention, likely emerging in the late 20th century as a unique and distinctive name choice.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lleyton is the Australian tennis player Lleyton Hewitt, born in 1981. Hewitt was a former world No. 1 player and won two Grand Slam singles titles, the 2001 U.S. Open and the 2002 Wimbledon Championships.

Another notable bearer of the name is Lleyton Brooks, an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 2003 to 2011. Brooks was born in 1981 and played for several teams, including the Miami Heat and the Sacramento Kings.

Lleyton Green is a British actor and model, born in 1988, known for his roles in television shows such as "The Royals" and "The Collection."

Lleyton Drummond is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician, born in 1992, who has released several albums and EPs in the folk and indie rock genres.

Lleyton Pearce is an Australian author and poet, born in 1978, who has published several collections of poetry and short stories exploring themes of identity, nature, and human relationships.

Data source

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