How Many People Are Named Leith?

Complete statistics for the name Leith: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Leith
Very Rare
Scottish

Leith is a very rare name for boys, with only 657 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 502,030 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 2018 with 23 births, showing it's still gaining traction among parents.

~2,215
Living in US
1 in 149,639
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Scottish place name
🌐
Origin
Scottish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous Strong
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,259
Worldwide Bearers
#125,472
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,038
🇦🇺 Australia
467
🇳🇿 New Zealand
346
🇨🇦 Canada
316
🇮🇷 Iran
307
🇮🇱 Israel
248
🇿🇦 South Africa
104
🇬🇧 England
82
🇸🇪 Sweden
46
🇯🇲 Jamaica
40

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
567 (86%)
♀ Female
91 (14%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
279
Would be under 30 (37%)
285
Would be 30–60 (38%)
195
Would be over 60 (26%)

All 759 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: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
92

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Leith Through the Generations

Leith has seen a steady rise in popularity over the years, particularly among younger parents. As of now, there are 657 individuals named Leith living in the United States, with the majority being adults aged between 30 and 60. Interestingly, the name's usage peaked in 2018, indicating it's becoming increasingly favored by modern families. With an average age of 42, Leith is a name that bridges generations, appealing to both older and younger demographics.

✨ Similar Names to Leith

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Leith's Scottish roots

📄 About the Name Leith

How Many People Have the Name Leith?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,215 people in the United States currently share the name Leith. That works out to roughly 1 in every 149,639 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Leith a Common or Rare Name?

Leith 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 Leith Mean?

Leith means "Scottish place name" and comes from Scottish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Leith in SSA data, approximately 86% are male and 14% are female.

When Was Leith Most Popular?

The name Leith reached peak popularity in 2018, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Leith?

Approximately 2,215 people named Leith live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,215. That works out to roughly 1 in 149,639 Americans.

Is Leith a rare name?

Leith is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 149,639 Americans has this name.

What does the name Leith mean?

Leith means "Scottish place name" and comes from Scottish origins.

Is Leith more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 86% of people named Leith are male and 14% are female.

When was Leith most popular?

Leith peaked in 2018 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,215
All-Time Births2,215
1 in X1 in 149,639
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age42
Peak Year2018
World Rank#125,472
Male %86%
Female %14%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.