UnisexEnglish origin

Leigh: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

From the meadow, peaceful and grounded in nature.

Origin
English
Syllables
1
Current rank
#8380
Peak
#655 in 1955

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1882: #102418821910: #151619101920: #126619201930: #120719301940: #76919401950: #76919501960: #85919601970: #86519701980: #115119801990: #246719902000: #520820002005: #1092720052010: #932020102015: #1018820152020: #83802020#1#10927

What Leigh Means

Leigh is a unisex name of English origin. From the meadow, peaceful and grounded in nature.

How Popular Leigh Is

Leigh currently ranks #8380 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #655 in 1955. It is rising.

Good to Know About Leigh

  • At its most popular, Leigh reached #655 in the U.S. in 1955.
  • Leigh has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Leigh is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

Names Like Leigh

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Sibling Names for Leigh

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Questions About Leigh

What does Leigh mean?

Leigh is a unisex name of English origin. From the meadow, peaceful and grounded in nature.

How popular is Leigh?

Leigh currently ranks #8380 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #655 in 1955. It is rising.

Where does Leigh come from?

Leigh comes from English roots. At its most popular, Leigh reached #655 in the U.S. in 1955.

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