Leighton
Leighton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Herb garden or leek farm.
Origin and history
Leighton originates from an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'herb garden' or 'leek town'. Traditionally used as a masculine name, it has gained modern popularity in the United States as a versatile, unisex choice. Its usage for boys has seen steady growth in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
9,411 babies in the United States have been named Leighton since 1880. It ranks #1239 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #838.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.2 %)
- CA (8.9 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- MN (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 21 |
| 1900-1910 | 31 |
| 1910-1920 | 247 |
| 1920-1930 | 440 |
| 1930-1940 | 349 |
| 1940-1950 | 423 |
| 1950-1960 | 383 |
| 1960-1970 | 308 |
| 1970-1980 | 389 |
| 1980-1990 | 549 |
| 1990-2000 | 958 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,305 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,446 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,562 |
Famous people named Leighton
- Leighton Baines: Footballer, Athlete
Fun facts
- Derived from Old English words 'leac' (leek or herb) and 'tun' (enclosure or settlement), referencing several towns across England.
- Part of the enduring English habit of adapting occupational and habitational surnames into unisex given names.