Leighton
How to say it: LAY-tun · /ˈleɪtən/
English surname from Old English meaning 'leek farm' or 'herb garden settlement'; used as a unisex given name.
Leighton was the 335th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,099 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #292 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #335 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,099 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,117 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +3% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #292 |
| In France, 2025 | #4,924 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Momentum has built through the 2020s, bringing Leighton to its peak. More gains are anticipated in the next few years.
What goes with it
Smooth with a crisp edge, Leighton flows softly across two beats. Paxton reflects the same style.
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Nicknames
- Leigh
- Layton
- Ton
Honouring a Leighton in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Leighton is about 1 in 89.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #4,924 for girls in 2025.
Ireland: #312.
Famous people named Leighton
- Leighton Baines (born 1984)English association football player
- Leighton Meester (born 1986)American actress and singer
- Leighton Clarkson (born 2001)English association football player
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