Leighton as a First Name

How Common is the First Name Leighton?

We estimate that there are 19,100 people named Leighton who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Leighton is the 1,314th most common for women, and the 1,653rd most common overall.

How Old are People Named Leighton?

The average person named Leighton is 13.44 years old.

Is Leighton a Popular Baby Name Right Now?

1,010 people named Leighton were born in the U.S. in 2024. It was the 395th most popular name for girls, and the 657th most popular overall.

The popularity of Leighton peaked in 2023, when it was the 357th most popular name for baby girls.

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

Leighton is a unisex name. 60.0% of people named Leighton are female, while 40.0% 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.