Leigh Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlee / liːEnglish; Irish
Meaning
English: meadow; Irish: descendant of the warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
Leigh is derived from the Old English word 'leah', meaning a clearing or meadow. It has been used as both a surname and a given name. In Irish contexts, it can also be associated with the Gaelic surname 'O'Laigh', indicating descent from a warrior. The name has seen varying popularity over the years, often used in combination with other names.
Trend Summary
Leigh has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often appearing as a less common choice for boys.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lee
- Lea
International Variants
- Leï (French)
- Leigh (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Leigh was first seen in the United States in 1882. Leigh has ranked as high as #953 nationally, which occurred in 1955, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Leigh has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Leigh (1991)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1885 | 7 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 9 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 18 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 31 |
| 1916 | 21 |
| 1917 | 32 |
| 1918 | 31 |
| 1919 | 41 |
| 1920 | 33 |
| 1921 | 32 |
| 1922 | 29 |
| 1923 | 41 |
| 1924 | 42 |
| 1925 | 37 |
| 1926 | 36 |
| 1927 | 41 |
| 1928 | 49 |
| 1929 | 31 |
| 1930 | 35 |
| 1931 | 35 |
| 1932 | 29 |
| 1933 | 22 |
| 1934 | 37 |
| 1935 | 45 |
| 1936 | 54 |
| 1937 | 57 |
| 1938 | 54 |
| 1939 | 42 |
| 1940 | 65 |
| 1941 | 60 |
| 1942 | 69 |
| 1943 | 77 |
| 1944 | 63 |
| 1945 | 78 |
| 1946 | 85 |
| 1947 | 105 |
| 1948 | 93 |
| 1949 | 104 |
| 1950 | 80 |
| 1951 | 83 |
| 1952 | 101 |
| 1953 | 104 |
| 1954 | 98 |
| 1955 | 126 |
| 1956 | 98 |
| 1957 | 84 |
| 1958 | 89 |
| 1959 | 80 |
| 1960 | 80 |
| 1961 | 81 |
| 1962 | 77 |
| 1963 | 76 |
| 1964 | 76 |
| 1965 | 60 |
| 1966 | 71 |
| 1967 | 88 |
| 1968 | 82 |
| 1969 | 77 |
| 1970 | 87 |
| 1971 | 74 |
| 1972 | 60 |
| 1973 | 48 |
| 1974 | 37 |
| 1975 | 57 |
| 1976 | 54 |
| 1977 | 62 |
| 1978 | 55 |
| 1979 | 66 |
| 1980 | 63 |
| 1981 | 79 |
| 1982 | 79 |
| 1983 | 58 |
| 1984 | 64 |
| 1985 | 58 |
| 1986 | 51 |
| 1987 | 56 |
| 1988 | 43 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |