Leighton
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: Herb garden, meadow town
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #342 in 2025 with 892 babies born.
History: Leighton surged in the 2010s-2020s. Leighton Meester played Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl — the scheming Upper East Side queen who became the show's most beloved character. The name carries old-money associations and prep school energy. Leighton represents the American fascination with East Coast elite culture, even from the outside.
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Leighton? About 1 in 3,029 babies born in 2025 were named Leighton, or roughly 3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Leighton
What does the name Leighton mean?
Leighton means “Herb garden, meadow town” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Leighton?
Leighton has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Herb garden, meadow town”.
How popular is Leighton?
Leighton ranked #342 in 2025 — given to 892 babies that year.
When was Leighton most popular?
Leighton peaked in 2025 with 892 babies registered that year.
Is Leighton a boy or girl name?
Leighton is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 43% of Leightons are boys and 57% are girls.
Is the name Leighton rising or falling in popularity?
Leighton has risen 58 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #400 in 2020 to #342 in 2025.
How long has Leighton been recorded?
Leighton appears in birth records across 123 years — from 1893 through 2025.