Leighton is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #342 in 2025 with 892 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 892 births ranking #342. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,603.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,802 girls born was named Leighton. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.