At a glance
- In short
- Laton is a unique male name of English origin, with the variation Layton.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2010 (#12,231)
- Babies in 2010
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #3,825 in 1915
- First recorded
- 1915
Meaning of Laton
Laton is a male name with English origin. The variation Layton is also commonly used. In terms of popularity in the United States, Laton has seen some fluctuation over the years. It ranked 12,228th in 2010 and 8,866th in 1995. In 1981, it was more popular, ranking at 5,468th. In recent years, Laton has been less common, with rankings of 4,936th in 1976 and 3,959th in 1929. This name carries a unique and distinctive sound that may appeal to parents looking for an uncommon choice for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Laton
English
- Pronounced LAY-tuhn /leɪˈtən/
Popularity of Laton in the U.S.
Laton was last recorded in the U.S. in 2010, ranked #12,231 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,825 in 1915. It first appears in the records in 1915.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1915–2010 6 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 12,231 | back (not recorded in 1996–2009) |
| 1995 | 5 | 8,868 | back (not recorded in 1982–1994) |
| 1981 | 6 | 5,468 | back (not recorded in 1977–1980) |
| 1976 | 6 | 4,935 | back (not recorded in 1930–1975) |
| 1929 | 5 | 3,959 | back (not recorded in 1916–1928) |
| 1915 | 5 | 3,825 | new |
Notable people named Laton
- Laton Alton Huffman was an American photographer known for capturing frontier and Native American life in Montana.
- Laton E. Holmgren was a Minneapolis-born Methodist minister who served as associate pastor of Christ Church in Manhattan.