Leighton

Rank 374th Gender Neutral

In 2022, the name Leighton was 374th most popular baby name for girls and 591st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,141 babies were named Leighton in the United States. The gender distribution for "Leighton" is 73.6% female and 26.4% male.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,950 babies in the United States were named Leighton. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Leighton is around 12 to 16 years old.

The name "Leighton" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Leighton is Blank.

Leighton Meaning & Origin

Leighton is a name with English origins, conveying a positive association to 'meadow town', implying a sense of peacefulness, community, and harmony with nature.

The name Leighton is described as graceful, fashionable and sophisticated.

Pronunciation

Leighton is pronounced ley-tin in English. The name Leighton has 8 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Leighton

  • The name Leighton has been used as a first name for both boys and girls, but it is more commonly used as a surname. Well-known individuals with this name include actress Leighton Meester from the television series "Gossip Girl" and artist Frederic Leighton.

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Geography

Where is the name Leighton most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

Gender Distribution

26.4%73.6%
Boys named Leighton
Girls named Leighton

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Similar Sounding Names

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Social Security Administration

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