Leighann
Every Leighann since 1956 — 3,441 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leighann
Leighann is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,183 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 3,441 American babies have been named Leighann. Its peak came in 1986, when 119 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Leighann stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leighann year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,183 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,295 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,767 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,599 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,076 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,800 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,881 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,398 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,601 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,394 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,933 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,848 |
| 2013 | 37 | #4,052 |
| 2012 | 39 | #3,963 |
| 2011 | 48 | #3,389 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,683 |
| 2009 | 43 | #3,717 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,322 |
| 2007 | 37 | #4,175 |
| 2006 | 35 | #4,216 |
| 2005 | 45 | #3,390 |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,771 |
| 2003 | 42 | #3,445 |
| 2002 | 61 | #2,569 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,993 |
| 2000 | 57 | #2,620 |
| 1995 | 67 | #2,040 |
| 1990 | 84 | #1,749 |
| 1985 | 100 | #1,328 |
| 1980 | 112 | #1,191 |
| 1975 | 36 | #2,301 |
| 1970 | 52 | #1,746 |
| 1965 | 21 | #2,714 |
| 1960 | 15 | #3,283 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leighann in 2025?
Leighann ranked #14,183 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leighann?
3,441 babies have been named Leighann in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leighann most popular?
Leighann peaked in 1986, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Leighann a boy or girl name?
Leighann is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leighann rising or falling?
Leighann is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.