Leith

Boy name

Leith has been given to 769 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It peaked in 2018.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

769

Peak year

2018 (23 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1916

10-year trend

Gender split

14% girls / 86% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Leith — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Keithboy

440,123 babies since 1888

Leighgirl

45,349 babies since 1882

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FAQ

How popular is the name Leith?

Leith has been given to 769 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Leith peak?

Leith peaked in 2018, when 23 babies were given the name.

Is Leith a girl or boy name?

Leith is primarily a boy name (86% of babies named Leith are boys).

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