12,933births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2018Peak · Alberta
#313Alberta 2025
Leighton is a girl name family recorded 12,933 times in 5 countries since 1956. It ranks highest today in Alberta (#313 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2018, at 46.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Leighton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton | English | 12,412 | 🇺🇸 United States | #342 | 2025 | ▲ 46 % |
| Leighton | English | 257 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #742 | 2011 | ▲ 56 % |
| Leighton | English | 166 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #313 | 2018 | ▲ 43 % |
| Leighton | English | 74 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #516 | 2009 | new |
| Leighton | English | 24 | 🏴 England & Wales | #3705 | 2025 | new |
Questions about Leighton
How popular is the name Leighton?
In 2025 it ranked #313 in Alberta. Official registers record 12,933 births across 5 countries.
When was Leighton most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2018, at 46.2 births per 100,000.
Is Leighton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Leighton is a girl name.