1912Peak 19692025
Quick answers about Leigh
How many people are named Leigh?
An estimated 36,546 living Americans are named Leigh.
How rare is Leigh?
Leigh is very rare among babies today, with 31 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 98% from its 1969 peak.
How old is the typical Leigh?
The median age of a living American named Leigh is approximately 52 years, with most bearers falling between 43 and 60 years old.
Is Leigh still popular?
No. Leigh is endangered as a baby name, down 98% from its 1969 peak with 31 births in 2025.
Diaspora map
Leigh broke out in Alabama, Kansas, and Tennessee (1955) and became over-represented in 20 states over 36 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Kansas, and Tennessee, 1955 · over-represented in 20 states over 36 years
Origin
≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
No breakout
