Lleyton
Boy name · 81 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lleyton: 81 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 9 births in 2009.
Lleyton is an English spelling variant of the Welsh name Llywelyn, meaning “leader” or “lion-like,” derived from llyw (leader) and eilun (likeness). The most famous bearer is Australian tennis champion Lleyton Hewitt, whose parents chose the spelling after seeing it in a baby name book. While no major place bears his name, Hewitt’s success popularised this particular spelling, making it distinct from the more common Lleyton. The name shares its root with the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great, who ruled in the 13th century. Interestingly, despite its Welsh origins, Lleyton has seen far more use in Australia and Scotland than in Wales, partly due to Hewitt’s global profile.
Boy 15 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20099 babies
- Latest (2019)
- #5165 babies
- Total births
- 81since 2003
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 23%vs prior 5y