Laityn
An English spelling variant of the feminine name Laetitia, meaning "joy" or "gladness".
Name Census estimates that about 257 living Americans carry the first name Laityn. It is a predominantly female name (95.0% of registrations). The average person named Laityn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laityn births was 2015 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laityn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Laityn with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
257
~ 1 in 1,333,674 Americans
Peak year
2015
25 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,696
Tracked since 2007
Gender
Gender distribution for Laityn
Laityn leans heavily female at 95.0% of total registrations, but 13 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Laityn as a male name
- Ranked #10,328 in 2023
- 7 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (7 births)
Laityn as a female name
- Ranked #8,696 in 2024
- 12 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (23 births)
Popularity
Laityn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laityn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 165 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Laityn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laityn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Laityn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Laityns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Laityn
The given name Laityn has its origins rooted in ancient Celtic cultures, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is believed to have derived from the Celtic word "laithe," which means "light" or "radiance." This name was particularly popular among the Gaelic tribes inhabiting the British Isles and parts of modern-day France.
Laityn was a relatively common name during the medieval period, appearing in several historical records and manuscripts from the region. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, where a warrior named Laityn mac Colmáin is mentioned as a participant in the Battle of Moira in 637 CE.
In the 9th century, a renowned Irish scholar and poet named Laityn of Iona gained recognition for his contributions to the preservation of ancient Celtic literature and poetry. His works played a crucial role in the transmission of Ireland's rich cultural heritage during a turbulent period in its history.
During the 11th century, Laityn ap Rhys, a Welsh nobleman and military leader, was a prominent figure in the conflicts between the Welsh and the Norman invaders. His bravery and tactical skills were celebrated in various bardic poems and tales of the time.
In the 14th century, Laityn of Argyll, a Scottish chieftain, was known for his diplomatic efforts to maintain peace between the clans of the Scottish Highlands. His wisdom and leadership were highly regarded by his contemporaries.
Another notable figure bearing the name Laityn was Laityn O'Donnell, an Irish chieftain from the 16th century. He played a significant role in the Nine Years' War against English rule, leading his clan in numerous battles against the English forces.
While the name Laityn has its roots in ancient Celtic cultures, it has been adopted and adapted by various other cultures throughout history. However, its connection to the concepts of light, radiance, and the rich heritage of the Celtic peoples remains a significant part of its meaning and legacy.
People
Laityn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laityn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Laityn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laityn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 257 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laityn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,333,674 US residents.
Is Laityn a common name?
We classify Laityn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 259 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laityn most popular?
The single biggest year for Laityn was 2015, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laityn is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Laityn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Laityn a female name?
Yes, 95.0% of people registered as Laityn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Laityn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Laityn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Laityn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Laityn?
See how many Americans are named Laityn on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.