Leighton
4 countries#342 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leighton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
21,823 births recorded 1893–2025 · currently #342 · peaked in 2022 with 1,144 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,487 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #466 · peaked in 2013 with 431 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,990 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #416 · peaked in 2013 with 394 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
432 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #367 · peaked in 2012 with 34 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
65 births recorded 2002–2024 · peaked in 2015 with 9 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Leighton’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3992 | — |
| 2007 | #3214 | ↑778 |
| 2008 | #1193 | ↑2021 |
| 2009 | #675 | ↑518 |
| 2010 | #647 | ↑28 |
| 2011 | #527 | ↑120 |
| 2012 | #564 | ↓37 |
| 2013 | #544 | ↑20 |
| 2014 | #544 | — |
| 2015 | #470 | ↑74 |
| 2016 | #430 | ↑40 |
| 2017 | #468 | ↓38 |
| 2018 | #449 | ↑19 |
| 2019 | #420 | ↑29 |
| 2020 | #401 | ↑19 |
| 2021 | #379 | ↑22 |
| 2022 | #376 | ↑3 |
| 2023 | #357 | ↑19 |
| 2024 | #396 | ↓39 |
| 2025 | #342 | ↑54 |
Frequently asked questions about Leighton
Is Leighton a popular name?
Yes — Leighton currently ranks #342 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Leighton more common for boys or girls?
Leighton is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Leighton most popular?
Leighton peaked in 2022 in United States, with 1,144 recorded births that year.
Is Leighton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Leighton’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5325 in 1956 to #342 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Leighton?
At least 27,310 babies have been recorded with the name Leighton across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Leighton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leighton appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Leighton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Leighton include Heidi, Teagan, Annabelle, Ryleigh.
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