Layan
Every Layan since 1994 — 3,225 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Layan
Layan is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #831 in 2025 with 329 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 3,225 American babies have been named Layan. Its peak came in 2025, when 329 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Layan stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Layan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 329 | #831 |
| 2024 | 245 | #1,029 |
| 2023 | 232 | #1,072 |
| 2022 | 247 | #1,037 |
| 2021 | 184 | #1,267 |
| 2020 | 221 | #1,110 |
| 2019 | 224 | #1,100 |
| 2018 | 175 | #1,305 |
| 2017 | 173 | #1,347 |
| 2016 | 175 | #1,357 |
| 2015 | 159 | #1,450 |
| 2014 | 152 | #1,476 |
| 2013 | 114 | #1,802 |
| 2012 | 106 | #1,898 |
| 2011 | 77 | #2,403 |
| 2010 | 72 | #2,554 |
| 2009 | 57 | #3,028 |
| 2008 | 50 | #3,357 |
| 2007 | 47 | #3,510 |
| 2006 | 48 | #3,393 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,229 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,264 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,706 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,797 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,101 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,579 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Layan in 2025?
Layan ranked #831 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 329 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Layan?
3,225 babies have been named Layan in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Layan most popular?
Layan peaked in 2025, when 329 newborns received the name.
Is Layan a boy or girl name?
Layan is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Layan rising or falling?
Layan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.