Leigh
Pronunciation: [ l-EE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Leigh first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,207 babies have been named Leigh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leigh is past its peak , currently ranked #28,049 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,049
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Leigh is also used as a girl name, ranked #3426.
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About the Name Leigh
Leigh is a boy name .
Is Leigh a boy or girl name? Leigh is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,049 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,426. Leigh is more commonly used as a girl name.
Leigh is currently ranked #28,049 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leigh include Lei, Ley, Leie, and Leikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Leigh include Leighton . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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