Feminine dossier · first seen 1956
Leighton
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2025
Peak births
892
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1956Peak 20252025
Quick answers about Leighton
How many people are named Leighton?
An estimated 12,313 living Americans are named Leighton.
How rare is Leighton?
Leighton is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 892 girls receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Leighton?
The median age of a living American named Leighton is approximately 8 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 13 years old.
Is Leighton still popular?
Yes. Leighton is holding steady, with 892 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Leighton most common?
Leighton has its strongest geographic signal in Nebraska, where it appeared 3.2× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
892
All-time
12,412
Diaspora map
Leighton broke out in Minnesota and Missouri (2009) and became over-represented in 18 states over 15 years.
Broke out: Minnesota and Missouri, 2009 · over-represented in 18 states over 15 years