All about the name
Layn
Male
« Layn is an American first name of recent popularity, often considered unisex but more commonly given to boys. Its origin is uncertain but believed to derive from the English surname Layne, potentially meaning 'farm' or 'enclosure'. Some sources also connect it to the Irish surname O'Leighin, translating to 'descendant of Leighin', which could mean a diminutive of Leith. »
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Meaning, origin, history
The name Layn is of American origin and has gained popularity in recent years. It is often considered a unisex name, although it is more commonly given to boys. Layn is believed to be derived from the English surname Layne, which is thought to have originated from Old English words meaning 'farm' or 'enclosure'. The name Layn is also sometimes associated with the Irish surname O'Leighin, which means 'descendant of Leighin', a personal name likely derived from a diminutive of the name Leith. However, these connections are not definitive, and the exact origin of the name Layn remains somewhat uncertain.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Layn since 1880
Total births
118
Total since 1880
Peak year
2019
11 births
in 2023
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+50%
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vs previous 5 years