Layden

Layden is a modern masculine name with likely English or Irish origins. It may have evolved as a variant of Leiden (a Dutch city name) or as a variation of surnames like Leyden or Laydon. The name has gained modest popularity in the United States since the early 2000s, part of the trend toward using surnames as first names. Layden fits with contemporary naming styles that favor two-syllable names ending in '-en' or '-an' (like Jayden, Kayden, or Aiden). While relatively uncommon, it appeals to parents seeking a modern-sounding name with a masculine feel but without being overly common. The name has a strong, contemporary sound without specific historical or religious associations.

Layden is also given to girls.

Pronounced LAY-dun.

As of October 2026, Layden ranked #4480 for boys in US births in 2025 and #14438 for girls in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #1767 for boys in 2012 and #10118 for girls in 2012.