An estimated 34,462 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 59 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.
Where is Leigh most common?
Leigh has its strongest geographic signal in Alabama, where it appears 3.8× more often than the national baseline.
1912Peak 19692025
Peak year
1969
Decline from peak
98%
2025
31
All-time
40,242
Diaspora map
Leigh broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and West Virginia (1961) and became over-represented in 29 states over 22 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and West Virginia, 1961 · over-represented in 29 states over 22 years
