Leyton
Boy name · 221 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Leyton: 221 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 24 births in 2013.
Leyton is an English surname-turned-first-name, derived from the Old English *leac-tun*, meaning "meadow town" or "herb garden." It originally described a settlement where leeks or herbs were grown. The most famous bearer is Australian tennis champion Lleyton Hewitt, known for his fierce competitiveness and Grand Slam titles, though his spelling drops the 'y'. In football, Leyton Maxwell made his mark as a midfielder for Rangers and Wales. Place-wise, the name shares its roots with Leyton in east London, a historic district whose name appears in the Domesday Book. As a variant of the more traditional Leighton (also linked to several English towns like Leighton Buzzard), Leyton has risen steadily in Scotland since the 1990s, favoured for its fresh, modern sound while still carrying a distinctly British heritage.
Boy 21 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201324 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #5335 babies
- Total births
- 221since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 52%vs prior 5y