How Many People Are Named Leighann?
Complete statistics for the name Leighann: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Leighann, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 99,247 Americans today, making it truly unique among names. With around 3,325 people named Leighann alive in the US, this name peaked in popularity back in 1986 with 119 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 3,435 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1986Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Leighann Through the Generations
Leighann has seen its heyday and now shows a declining trend, but it remains a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities. Born in 1986, those named Leighann today average 37 years old, with nearly 30% under 30 and 66% aged 30-60. The name's origins aren't tied to a specific linguistic root, suggesting it might be a creative variant or modern coinage, adding to its uniqueness and individuality.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Leighann's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Leighann
How Many People Have the Name Leighann?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,325 people in the United States currently share the name Leighann. That works out to roughly 1 in every 99,247 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Leighann a Common or Rare Name?
Leighann is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Leighann Mean?
Leighann means "creative variant of Leigh" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Leighann in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Leighann Most Popular?
The name Leighann reached peak popularity in 1986, with 119 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Leighann?
Approximately 3,325 people named Leighann live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,435. That works out to roughly 1 in 99,247 Americans.
Is Leighann a rare name?
Leighann is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 99,247 Americans has this name.
What does the name Leighann mean?
Leighann means "creative variant of Leigh" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Leighann more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Leighann are male and 100% are female.
When was Leighann most popular?
Leighann peaked in 1986 with 119 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.