Leyton
Meaning
modern respelling of Leighton, traditionally 'herb garden settlement'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Leyton peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Leyton
Most people given the name Leyton in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Leyton deep dive
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