Total births
22
Girls' name · since 1969
Leighan
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 22 babies named Leighan, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1969–1983
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Leighan sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 22 recorded since 1969.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Leighan has been recorded 22 times among girls since 1969, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 1983.
- 22 total births
- 1969–1983 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 girls have been named Leighan since 1969, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1983.
- 22
- total births
- 1969–1983
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Leighan was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
6 babies were named Leighan in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Leighan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Leighan splits its recorded history at 1979: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1969 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1971 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Leighan at a glance
Last recorded 1983Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Leighan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–1983
- Peak year (1971)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Leighan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Leighan's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Leighan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 11 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leighan? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 22 babies named Leighan. The most recent recorded year was 1983. Its busiest year on record was 1971, with 6 births.
When was Leighan most popular? ▼
Leighan was most popular in the 1970s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
How long has the name Leighan been used? ▼
Records for Leighan go back to 1969, giving 15 years of history through 1983.
What names are similar to Leighan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Leilani, Leila, Leigh, Leia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Leighan's data
- Leighan's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1980s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Leighan
Nearby Names Like Leighan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leighan
Leilani Girl
#66 56,466 births
Leila Girl
#267 55,436 births
Leigh Girl
#3405 40,242 births
Leia Girl
#289 18,778 births
Leighton Girl
#397 12,412 births
Compare Leighan side by side: Leighan vs Leilani Leighan vs Leila Leighan vs Leigh
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Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–1983 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Leighan: Baby Name Since 1969 - 22 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leighan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Leighan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.