Leighton Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Leighton is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Leighton?
Leighton is spelled L-E-I-G-H-T-O-N. The name has 8 letters.
Leighton at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Leighton is derived from Old English elements meaning “leek garden” or “herb garden.”
- Origin
- Leighton is commonly recognized as an English surname and place name that may derive from Old English words related to a settlement by a garden or farm…
- Pronunciation
- LAY-tuhn · 2 syllables
Leighton Popularity in 2025
Rank#342
Recorded Births892
Rank#1,056
Recorded Births207
- Girls usage rose 54 places to #342 and recorded 95 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 14 places to #1,056 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Leighton Mean?
Leighton is derived from Old English elements meaning “leek garden” or “herb garden.”
Origin: Leighton is commonly recognized as an English surname and place name that may derive from Old English words related to a settlement by a garden or farm for leeks or herbs.
How Do You Pronounce Leighton?
PronunciationLAY-tuhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Leighton?
- History
- The name Leighton has been documented as a surname and place name in England, often linked to various locations with similar spellings. It has also been adopted as a given name in recent times.
Leighton Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 892 | #342 |
| 2025 | Boys | 207 | #1,056 |
| 2024 | Girls | 797 | #396 |
| 2024 | Boys | 213 | #1,042 |
| 2023 | Girls | 853 | #357 |
| 2023 | Boys | 232 | #966 |
| 2022 | Girls | 842 | #376 |
| 2022 | Boys | 302 | #820 |
| 2021 | Girls | 825 | #379 |
| 2021 | Boys | 281 | #845 |
| 2020 | Girls | 777 | #401 |
| 2020 | Boys | 327 | #743 |
| 2019 | Girls | 752 | #420 |
| 2019 | Boys | 366 | #692 |
| 2018 | Girls | 712 | #449 |
| 2018 | Boys | 269 | #830 |
| 2017 | Girls | 668 | #468 |
| 2017 | Boys | 238 | #901 |
| 2016 | Girls | 756 | #430 |
| 2016 | Boys | 268 | #842 |
| 2015 | Girls | 680 | #470 |
| 2015 | Boys | 261 | #864 |
| 2014 | Girls | 568 | #544 |
| 2014 | Boys | 241 | #893 |
When Was Leighton Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
892 recorded births
National rank #342
2023 · Girls
853 recorded births
National rank #357
2022 · Girls
842 recorded births
National rank #376
2021 · Girls
825 recorded births
National rank #379
Where Leighton Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NE | #105 | 20 |
| OK | #121 | 29 |
| MT | #122 | 8 |
| TN | #145 | 51 |
| MS | #151 | 16 |
| ME | #153 | 7 |
| WV | #154 | 10 |
| SD | #160 | 7 |