Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Leighton.
National Rank (2025)
#342
All-Time Peak Rank
#342 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
12,412
Unisex Distribution43.1% Boy / 56.9% GirlBalance: Highly Balanced
💡 The Leighton Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Leighton
According to SSA data, Leighton achieved its highest historical rank of #342 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 892 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 31.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 44 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Leighton scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+31.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record892Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
44Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:6
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:57
1990s:227
2000s:932
2010s:6,204
2020s:4,986
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLei-hton
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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