Leigh as a First Name

How Common is the First Name Leigh?

We estimate that there are 40,476 people named Leigh who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Leigh is the 595th most common for women, and the 1,034th most common overall.

How Old are People Named Leigh?

The average person named Leigh is 47.91 years old.

Is Leigh a Popular Baby Name Right Now?

63 people named Leigh were born in the U.S. in 2022. It was the 2,972nd most popular name for girls, and the 4,805th most popular overall.

The popularity of Leigh peaked in 1969, when it was the 201st most popular name for baby girls.

Is Leigh a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?

Leigh is mostly a female name, but there are some men named Leigh. 91.9% of people named Leigh are female, while 8.1% are male.

Popularity of Leigh in England

In 2020, Leigh was the in England and Wales.