Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Laythan

Name: Popularity of the name Laythan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Laythan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#4,160 (2009)

Total Babies

250

5-Yr Trend

+1%

2003

First Year

2024

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#4160

Peak Rank

250

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Laythan

Laythan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 24 Laythans were born — ranking #4,160 that year. As of 2026, Laythan ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, holding steady (+1%). In total, more than 250 Laythans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Laythan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Laythan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Lathan
Lathen
Louthan
Lathing
Layman
Layton
Laymen
Leighton
Latham
Lamen
Laken
Leyton

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Laythan

What does the name Laythan mean?

Laythan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Laythan in 2026?

In 2026, Laythan ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Laythan most popular?

Laythan reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #4,160 that year with 24 babies given the name.

Is Laythan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Laythan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Laythan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laythan include Ebin, Jamaris, Naheem. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Laythan

Laythan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 250 births in the dataset. Laythan's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #4,160. Use the chart and map above to compare Laythan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.