FIRST NAME
Leigh
Leigh is the 628th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 34,742 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 3,516 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #628 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
79,587
living · #439
2020 CENSUS
34,742
living · #628
BABIES NAMED LEIGH BY BIRTH YEAR · 1912–2025
202531
As a female name, Leigh peaked in 1969, when 1,564 babies were named Leigh (the #201 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #2,090 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
9,948
living · #1,127
2020 CENSUS
3,516
living · #2,090
BABIES NAMED LEIGH BY BIRTH YEAR · 1882–2023
20235
As a male name, Leigh peaked in 1955, when 126 babies were named Leigh (the #655 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)