Leighton is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #395 in 2024 with 797 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 853 births ranking #357. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,315.2%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,024 girls born was named Leighton. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.