NAME PROFILE
Leighton
Leighton is an English name derived from a place name meaning 'meadow settlement.' It conveys a sense of tranquility and connection to nature, ideal for someone who appreciates the outdoors and enjoys a peaceful lifestyle.
Key Stats
| Total births | 21,823 |
| Gender | Female (21% / 79%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Scottish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
TX — 24%CA — 23%FL — 19%NY — 18%MN — 15%
Notable People
Leighton Meester (Actress, *Gossip Girl*) · Leighton Baines (Professional footballer, Everton FC) · Leighton Vander Esch (NFL player, Dallas Cowboys) · Leighton Smith (Radio broadcaster) · Leighton Buzzard (Town in England)
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