Leith
4 countries#7679 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leith was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
769 births recorded 1916–2025 · currently #7679 · peaked in 2018 with 23 births
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
110 births recorded 1997–2022 · currently #3308 · peaked in 2021 with 15 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-et-Marne, Haute-Garonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
52 births recorded 1996–2017 · peaked in 2012 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
44 births recorded 1996–2017 · peaked in 2006 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
8 births recorded 2008–2012 · peaked in 2008 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Leith’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #4824 | — |
| 2006 | #6094 | ↓1270 |
| 2007 | #12367 | ↓6273 |
| 2008 | #11037 | ↑1330 |
| 2009 | #8985 | ↑2052 |
| 2010 | #9693 | ↓708 |
| 2011 | #9600 | ↑93 |
| 2012 | #10770 | ↓1170 |
| 2013 | #6603 | ↑4167 |
| 2015 | #7491 | ↓888 |
| 2016 | #6726 | ↑765 |
| 2017 | #5297 | ↑1429 |
| 2018 | #4354 | ↑943 |
| 2019 | #6777 | ↓2423 |
| 2020 | #6620 | ↑157 |
| 2021 | #5562 | ↑1058 |
| 2022 | #5874 | ↓312 |
| 2023 | #6220 | ↓346 |
| 2024 | #8987 | ↓2767 |
| 2025 | #7679 | ↑1308 |
Frequently asked questions about Leith
Is Leith a popular name?
Yes — Leith currently ranks #7679 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Leith more common for boys or girls?
Leith is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Leith most popular?
Leith peaked in 2018 in United States, with 23 recorded births that year.
Is Leith rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Leith’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3177 in 1916 to #7679 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Leith?
At least 931 babies have been recorded with the name Leith across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Leith popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leith appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Leith?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Leith include Lavonte.
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