Leighton as a First Name

How Common is the First Name Leighton?

We estimate that there are 17,080 people named Leighton who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Leighton is the 1,415th most common for women, and the 1,709th most common overall.

How Old are People Named Leighton?

The average person named Leighton is 13.26 years old.

Is Leighton a Popular Baby Name Right Now?

1,141 people named Leighton were born in the U.S. in 2022. It was the 374th most popular name for girls, and the 591st most popular overall.

Leighton has never been more popular than it is right now.

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

Leighton is a unisex name. 57.4% of people named Leighton are female, while 42.6% are male.

Facts About the Name Leighton

Popularity of Leighton in England

In 2020, Leighton was the 395th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.