girl name
Leighton
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#342 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Leighton in the US, 1880–2025
Leighton first appears in US records in 1956. It peaked in 2025, when 892 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 892.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Leighton a boy or a girl name?
Leighton is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Leighton?
In 2025, Leighton ranked #342 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Leighton most popular?
Leighton was most popular in 2025, when about 892 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.