boy's name
Laighton
LAY-tun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 56
Laighton is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2010, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Laighton Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 23 |
How Popular Is Laighton?
In 2016, Laighton was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Laighton Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Laighton
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Laighton Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Laighton over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Laighton
- English LAY-tun
Sibling Names for Laighton
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Laighton — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Laighton
How popular is the name Laighton?
In 2016, Laighton was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Laighton a girl's or a boy's name?
Laighton is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Laighton?
Laighton has 2 syllables.
When was Laighton most popular?
Laighton peaked in 2010, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.