Likely a modern variant of Nathan, meaning 'gift'
Laythan is a contemporary American invention, most likely created by blending the popular 'Lay-' prefix with the traditional name Nathan. As a derivative of Nathan, it carries the Hebrew roots meaning 'he gave' or 'gift'. It follows the modern trend of adding a stylistic twist to established biblical classics.
About 7 boys were named Laythan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).