Leighton Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: There are several places named Leighton in England, such as Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire, indicating its historical roots in English geography.

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A Deep Dive

Leighton Overview

Meaning

Leek town, meadow town

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from Old English words “leac” meaning “leek” and “tun” meaning “enclosure” or “settlement.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈleɪtən/

Popularity

Leighton is a favored name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the USA and the UK. In 2023, it ranked 357th for girls and 963rd for boys in the USA​

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Nature-inspired, Cool, Uncommon

Associated Traits

Modern, elegant, refined, youthful

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name Leighton carries a rustic charm, correlated with nature and tranquility due to its meaning related to meadows and gardens.

Name Day

October 9th (Scotland)​
A Deep Dive

Leighton Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Layton, Leyton, Lleyton, Leighton, Laithan, Lathan, Laiton

Common Nicknames

Leigh, Leight, Ton, Lee, Light, Lio

Diminutives

Leighy, Lele, Toney

Famous People

  • Leighton Meester
    (American Actress)
  • Leighton Baines
    (English Footballer)
  • Leighton Vander Esch
    (American Football Player)
  • Leighton Aspell
    (Irish Jockey)
  • Leighton W. Smith Jr.
    (American Admiral)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Leighton Meester
    ("Gossip Girl," TV Series)
  • Leighton MacDonald
    ("The Town," Film)
  • Leighton
    ("Leighton's Song," Novel)
  • Leighton
    ("Leighton's Secret," Film)
  • Leighton Van Der Esch
    ("Dynasty," TV Series)

Places

  • Leighton Town
    (Alabama, USA)
  • Leighton Buzzard Town
    (Bedfordshire, England)
  • Leighton Beach
    (Western Australia, Australia)
  • Leighton State Bank
    (Iowa, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Leighton?

With its meaning of “meadow town” or “herb garden,” Leighton suggests a connection to nature and a personality that’s calm, grounded, and serene. It’s a name that whispers peace and tranquility wherever it goes.

What Is the Origin of The Name Leighton?

Leighton has its roots in Old English, stemming from the words “leac” meaning “leek” and “tun” meaning “enclosure” or “settlement.” It refers to places characterized by gardens or meadows, indicating a pastoral origin.

Leighton Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Leighton in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3782021#3752022#3572023
Top 3 Rankings#3572023#3752022#3782021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Leighton

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023357
(+18 from 2022)
850
(+9 from 2022)
0.04859
2022375
(+3 from 2021)
841
(+17 from 2021)
0.04690
2021378
(+22 from 2020)
824
(+47 from 2020)
0.04599
2020400
(+18 from 2019)
777
(+25 from 2019)
0.04396
2019418
(+31 from 2018)
752
(+40 from 2018)
0.04098
2018449
(+19 from 2017)
712
(+44 from 2017)
0.03829
2017468
(-38 from 2016)
668
(-88 from 2016)
0.03536
2016430
(+40 from 2015)
756
(+76 from 2015)
0.03905
2015470
(+74 from 2014)
680
(+112 from 2014)
0.03486
2014544
(-1 from 2013)
568
(+22 from 2013)
0.02903
2013543
(+20 from 2012)
546
(+25 from 2012)
0.02832
2012563
(-36 from 2011)
521
(-28 from 2011)
0.02686
2011527
(+120 from 2010)
549
(+97 from 2010)
0.02833
2010647
(+28 from 2009)
452
(+21 from 2009)
0.02305
2009675
(+517 from 2008)
431
(+218 from 2008)
0.02128
20081192
(+2020 from 2007)
213
(+160 from 2007)
0.01023
20073212
(+780 from 2006)
53
(+16 from 2006)
0.00250
20063992
(-184 from 2005)
37
(-1 from 2005)
0.00177
20053808
(+479 from 2004)
38
(+6 from 2004)
0.00187
20044287
(+20 from 2003)
32
(+2 from 2003)
0.00159
20034307
(-128 from 2002)
30
No change from 2002
0.00150
20024179
(-154 from 2001)
30
(-1 from 2001)
0.00152
20014025
(-498 from 2000)
31
(-6 from 2000)
0.00156
20003527
(+42 from 1999)
37
(+3 from 1999)
0.00185
19993569
(-143 from 1998)
34
(-1 from 1998)
0.00175
19983426
(-552 from 1997)
35
(-7 from 1997)
0.00181
19972874
(+554 from 1996)
42
(+9 from 1996)
0.00220
19963428
(+671 from 1995)
33
(+8 from 1995)
0.00172
19954099
(+1885 from 1994)
25
(+10 from 1994)
0.00130
19945984
(+4604 from 1993)
15
(+8 from 1993)
0.00077
199310588
(-4870 from 1992)
7
(-9 from 1992)
0.00036
19925718
(+1259 from 1991)
16
(+4 from 1991)
0.00080
19916977
(+2269 from 1990)
12
(+4 from 1990)
0.00059
19909246
(-1209 from 1989)
8
(-1 from 1989)
0.00039
19898037
(+1206 from 1988)
9
(+2 from 1988)
0.00045
19889243
(-1889 from 1987)
7
(-2 from 1987)
0.00036
19877354
(-222 from 1986)
9
No change from 1986
0.00048
19867132
(+1185 from 1985)
9
(+2 from 1985)
0.00049
19858317
(+827 from 1984)
7
(+1 from 1984)
0.00038
19849144
(+1130 from 1983)
6
(+1 from 1983)
0.00033
198310274
(+242 from 1982)
5
No change from 1982
0.00028
198210516
(-5191 from 1956)
5
(-1 from 1956)
0.00028
19810
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0
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0.0000
19800
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0
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0.0000
19790
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0
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0.0000
19780
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19770
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19760
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19710
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19650
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19565325
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19550
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19540
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American States Popularity Rankings for Leighton

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2552021#3282022#4042023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#7012021#8752022#7282023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#6502021#4062022#4532023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3272021#2912022#3382023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3872021#4052022#2922023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3422021#3602022#2572023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3452021#2772022#2742023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3982021#4822022#5182023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2572021#3262022#2572023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2932021#3332022#2892023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2442021#3392022#2742023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5042021#3822022#3682023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3272021#2672022#4242023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3392021#2782022#2922023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1762021#2302022#1892023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#7492021#7672022#7682023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2902021#2792022#4282023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3902021#2002022#1822023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2662021#2692022#3582023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1862021#3682022#2582023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4772021#4642022#5282023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3432021#4712022#3872023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4182021#1262022#2352023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2382021#2392022#1742023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3612021#3572022#2282023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3932021#1162022#2262023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4572021#3982022#3542023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1862021#3142022#1692023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3912021#1512022#2502023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5062021#7332022#6342023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7582021#4532022#4202023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#13052021#7632022#4092023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3432021#3482022#3572023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5442021#6832022#4882023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7532018#6682019#7332020

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2222021#2502022#2842023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1752018#1762022#2152023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2072018#1562019#1762020

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4272018#4022021#4922023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1552014#1322021#2102023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2282021#1932022#2302023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4742013#5992015

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2472022#2542023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4342016#3752021

Popularity Rankings for Leighton in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#6412021#6562022#5862023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Leighton a Name for Boys or Girls?

Leighton has evolved into a unisex name, embraced by parents for its soft yet strong sound that suits both boys and girls equally well.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Leighton

Leighton in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Leighton Meester (Actress, born 1986): An American actress and singer best known for her role in the TV series "Gossip Girl."
  • Leighton Baines (Footballer, born 1984): An English footballer who played as a left-back for Everton and the England national team.
  • Leighton Vander Esch (Football Player, born 1996): An American football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL.
  • Leighton Aspell (Jockey, born 1976): An Irish jockey who won the Grand National twice.
  • Leighton W. Smith Jr. (Admiral, born 1939): A retired United States Navy admiral who commanded NATO forces during the Bosnian War.
  • Leighton Rees (Darts Player, 1940–2003): A Welsh professional darts player who became the first World Darts Champion.
  • Leighton Lucas (Composer, 1903–1982): A British composer and conductor known for his film scores and classical compositions.
  • Leighton Durham Reynolds (Classical Scholar, 1930–1999): A British classical scholar recognized for his contributions to Latin literature.
  • Leighton Meester ("Gossip Girl," 2007 TV Series): Portrays Blair Waldorf, a rich and scheming socialite in Manhattan.
  • Leighton MacDonald ("The Town," 2010 Film): A minor character involved in the heist planning and execution.
  • Leighton ("Leighton's Song," 2015 Novel): Follows the life of a young musician named Leighton who navigates fame and personal struggles.
  • Leighton ("Leighton's Secret," 2017 Film): A suspenseful thriller about a woman uncovering hidden truths about her past.
  • Leighton Van Der Esch ("Dynasty," 2017 TV Series): A wealthy and influential character involved in the series' dramatic storylines.
  • "Leighton's Adventure" (2018 Children's Book): Chronicles the exciting adventures of a young boy named Leighton.
  • Leighton Town (Alabama, USA): A small town in Colbert County with a rich historical background and a strong sense of community.
  • Leighton Buzzard Town (Bedfordshire, England): A market town with a history dating back to medieval times, featuring a blend of old and modern architecture.
  • Leighton Beach (Western Australia, Australia): A popular beach in Fremantle, offering sandy shores and clear waters.
  • Leighton State Bank (Iowa, USA): A historic bank building in Leighton, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Leighton Township (Michigan, USA): A township in Allegan County with numerous parks and recreational areas.
  • Leighton Reservoir (North Yorkshire, England): A reservoir providing water supply and offering scenic views and walking trails.

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