Layden is an uncommon given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'læddan', which means 'to lead'. The name Layden is often associated with leading, guiding, and navigating through life's journeys. In literature, it appears in some works as a character name, contributing to its unique allure.
The name Layden experienced fluctuations in popularity over the past decade and a half, with peaks in 2006 (8 births) and 2012 (11 births), but has generally been more common among boys born between 2006 and 2017.