Leighton
boy name#1056 in 2025Leighton entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #692 in 2019, ranks #1056 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1893–2025
#1056
rank today
#692
peak (2019)
207
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1041 |
| 1900s | #1059 |
| 1910s | #1153 |
| 1920s | #1064 |
| 1930s | #1135 |
| 1940s | #1042 |
| 1950s | #1235 |
| 1960s | #1443 |
| 1970s | #1435 |
| 1980s | #1321 |
| 1990s | #1186 |
| 2000s | #1211 |
| 2010s | #896 |
| 2020s | #912 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Leighton has been most popular in TX, CA, IN.
Living bearers
About 7,900 people named Leighton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leighton alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Leighton in 2025?
- Leighton ranks #1056 among US boy names in 2025, with 207 babies given the name.
- When was the name Leighton most popular?
- Leighton peaked in 2019, reaching #692 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Leighton with classmates?
- Leighton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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