Leighton is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #327 in 1997 with 74 recorded births. This places Leighton in the top 9% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2013 with 394 births ranking #150. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 23.3%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 4,249 boys born was named Leighton. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Leighton is an English place and surname name with a tailored modern sound. Its old meaning refers to a settlement associated with leeks.
Like many surname-style choices, Leighton moved into first-name use because it feels polished and contemporary. Its crisp structure gives it a more formal look than many softer modern names.