Laighton
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Laighton first appeared in US Social Security records in 2010.
Over 5 babies have been named Laighton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Laighton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #51,365 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #51,365
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Laighton
Laighton is a girl name .
Laighton is currently ranked #51,365 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Laighton include Lai, Laig, Laigy, Laigie, Laigh, Laighy, Laighie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Lay, and Laie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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