An estimated 12,297 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 appears 3.9× more often than the national baseline.
1956Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
892
All-time
12,412
Diaspora map
Leighton spread fast — broke out in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia (2015) and ran high in 28 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia, 2015 · over-represented in 28 states over 9 years
