How Many People Are Named Leighton?
20,720
people in the United States are named Leighton
1 in 16,167 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1814
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0062%
Of US population
Peak Year
2022
1,144 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
LAY-tən
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname which was a variant of LAYTON.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 19.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1893 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
2,124
California
1,045
Florida
822
Georgia
593
Ohio
577
North Carolina
559
Minnesota
543
Michigan
524
Indiana
518
New York
514
💡 Fun Facts About "Leighton"
- 1,010 babies were named Leighton in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2022
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1893
- Most popular in Texas
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