Meadow town or herb garden
Derived from Old English elements 'leac' meaning leek or herb and 'tun' meaning settlement. It originally served as a topographic surname for someone living near a kitchen garden or a specific town in England. Today, it is a popular gender-neutral choice that leans toward a sophisticated, preppy aesthetic.
About 892 girls were named Leighton in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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