Leyton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Leyton is derived from Old English, meaning 'settlement in a clearing'. Its linguistic evolution includes forms like Lēah-tūn. The name is associated with urban life and has gained popularity as a modern name. It does not have biblical relevance.
The name Leyton is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Leyton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Leyton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9536th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1626th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1744th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10477th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5948th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Leyton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Leyton"
Pronunciation
/ˈleɪtən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Leyton comes from the Old English elements 'leah', meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow', and 'tun', meaning 'town' or 'settlement'. Therefore, Leyton can be interpreted as 'settlement in a clearing'.
Meaning
settlement in a clearing
Language Evolution
Lēah-tūn, Leyton
Historical Usage
Leyton gained popularity as a place name in England, particularly during the medieval period, and has since become a common given name in modern times.
Variants & Derivatives
Layton, Leighton
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Leyton is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with urban living due to its connection to the East London area.
Famous People
Leyton Orient FC players, Various local personalities from Leyton, East London
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Leyton"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Leyton"
"Leyton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9536th of 16616 | 37 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1626th of 24088 | 1,343 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1744th of 23106 | 1,097 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 10477th of 35406 | 147 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5948th of 30306 | 251 |
Regional Popularity of "Leyton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.77% 1181st/4582 |
52.71% 2722nd/5164 |
21.92% 1603rd/7313 |
43.60% 3254th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
40.41% 1610th/3984 |
50.52% 2267th/4487 |
24.98% 1704th/6822 |
47.13% 2958th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Leyton" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Leyton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Leyton" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.