How old is someone named Layton?
The average Layton is 17 years old.
Half of all living Laytons are between 6 and 21.
When was Layton popular?
Layton has been rising for years and peaked in 2015, so most Laytons are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 32 | 0 |
| 1910s | 267 | 0 |
| 1920s | 381 | 0 |
| 1930s | 325 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 337 | 140 |
| 1950s | 291 | 190 |
| 1960s | 244 | 200 |
| 1970s | 196 | 170 |
| 1980s | 318 | 300 |
| 1990s | 930 | 900 |
| 2000s | 2,442 | 2,400 |
| 2010s | 4,480 | 4,400 |
| 2020s | 3,061 | 3,000 |
How many Laytons are still alive?
About 12,000 Laytons are alive in the US today. That's 89% of the roughly 13,000 babies named Layton since 1880.
Most Laytons ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Layton?
About half of living Laytons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Layton an old name?
No. Layton is one of the youngest names around: younger than 77 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Layton will be 27 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Layton a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 90% of living Laytons are men, and 10% are women.
The women average 10 and the men 18.
Names the same age as Layton
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Layton's name twin is Nolan. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Nolan's age curve is the closest match to Layton's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Layton
How old is the average Layton?
The average Layton in the US is 17 years old. The median is 13, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Layton?
About 12,000 Laytons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 13,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Layton most popular?
In 2015, when about 590 baby boys were named Layton.
Is Layton a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 53% of living Laytons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this