How Many People Are Named Leighanne?
Complete statistics for the name Leighanne: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Leighanne is a very rare female name, with only 1,270 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 259,840 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1989 with 48 births, showing a declining trend since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 1,313 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: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Leighanne Through the Generations
Leighanne has seen its highest usage in the late 20th century, particularly in 1989 when it reached its peak with 48 births. Since then, the name has been on a steady decline, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Currently, the majority of people named Leighanne are between 30 and 60 years old, with 27% under 30 and 5% over 60, indicating a fairly even distribution across different age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Leighanne's American roots
📄 About the Name Leighanne
How Many People Have the Name Leighanne?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,270 people in the United States currently share the name Leighanne. That works out to roughly 1 in every 259,840 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Leighanne a Common or Rare Name?
Leighanne 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 Leighanne Mean?
Leighanne means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Leighanne in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Leighanne Most Popular?
The name Leighanne reached peak popularity in 1989, with 48 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 Leighanne?
Approximately 1,270 people named Leighanne live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,313. That works out to roughly 1 in 259,840 Americans.
Is Leighanne a rare name?
Leighanne is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 259,840 Americans has this name.
What does the name Leighanne mean?
Leighanne means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Leighanne more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Leighanne are male and 100% are female.
When was Leighanne most popular?
Leighanne peaked in 1989 with 48 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.