From the town with the water passage
Leyden is a Dutch-origin habitational name referring to the city of Leiden in the Netherlands. The name is derived from the Old Dutch 'leitha', meaning a canal or a water passage. It has emerged as a rare surname-style choice for boys in the United States, following the trend of names like Layton or Leyton.
About 5 boys were named Leyden in 2025.
Son of tennis star Lleyton Hewitt
Early Dutch printer and publisher
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
