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Leighton

Leighton is a unisex name of English origin.

  • GenderUnisex
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#53

How popular is Leighton?

Leighton has been given to 16,365 babies in the United States since 1893, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 3,000 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

05581,115189319562020
Babies named Leighton per year in the United States, 1893–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
16,365 Babies named since 1893
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Leighton

Is Leighton a boy's or a girl's name?

Leighton is used for both boys and girls.

How popular is the name Leighton?

Leighton has been given to 16,365 babies in the United States since 1893, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.