Is Leighton a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Leighton is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Leighton?

It’s currently ranked #354 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Leighton Unisex

Popularity: #354 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationLAY-ton / ˈleɪtən

English; Old English

Meaning

From the meadow town; dwelling by the meadow

Historical & Cultural Background

Leighton is a name of English origin, derived from Old English elements meaning 'meadow' and 'town'. It has been used as both a surname and a given name. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with a sense of nature and tranquility.

Trend Summary

Leighton has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Variants

Leyton

International Variants

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Famous people named Leighton

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Fictional characters named Leighton

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leighton was first seen in the United States in 1956. Leighton has ranked as high as #647 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Leighton has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Leighton (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	89	12%
TN	41	6%
NC	38	5%
CA	37	5%
FL	31	4%
AL	31	4%
OH	28	4%
GA	27	4%
WI	26	4%
PA	24	3%
KY	24	3%
IL	24	3%
CO	23	3%
AZ	22	3%
IN	21	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1956	6
1982	5
1983	5
1984	6
1985	7
1986	9
1987	9
1988	7
1989	9
1990	8
1991	12
1992	16
1993	7
1994	15
1995	25
1996	33
1997	42
1998	35
1999	34
2000	37
2001	31
2002	30
2003	30
2004	32
2005	38
2006	37
2007	53
2008	213
2009	431
2010	452
2011	549
2012	521
2013	546
2014	568
2015	680
2016	756
2017	668
2018	712
2019	752
2020	777
2021	824
2022	842
2023	853
2024	797