FIRST NAME
Leighton
Leighton is the 1,839th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 6,962 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 6,455 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #1,839 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
6,962
living · #1,839
BABIES NAMED LEIGHTON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1956–2025
2025892
As a female name, Leighton peaked in 2025, when 892 babies were named Leighton (the #342 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #1,360 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
6,455
living · #1,360
BABIES NAMED LEIGHTON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1893–2025
2025207
As a male name, Leighton peaked in 2019, when 366 babies were named Leighton (the #692 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)