Unisex nameCurrently #9,481 in the USSteady
Leith
//ˈliθ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20185 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Leith's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Leith's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Leith |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 19 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Leith through the decades
- Leith peaked in 2018, when 23 babies were named Leith in the US.
- The 2020s were Leith's strongest decade, averaging 13 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Leith has risen 56% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Leith currently ranks #9,481 in the US and is holding steady.