Leith
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,549 in 1969
10 babies were named Leith in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,059 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1941–2025
US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Leith you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Leith, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Leith would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLeith first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1969, when it ranked #2,549. Today it's #7,679, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLeith has slipped 1,059 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Leith
Leith is a boy name of Celtic and Scottish origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with L and ending in “-ith”. US birth records list Leith for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 72 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1969, when it ranked #2,549 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.4 | 697,674 girls |
| 1950s | 1.8 | 558,659 girls |
| 1960s | 2.0 | 497,512 girls |
| 1970s | 3.2 | 317,460 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.3 | 300,752 boys |
| 1920s | 2.0 | 510,204 boys |
| 1930s | 1.0 | 970,874 boys |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,631,579 boys |
| 1950s | 1.4 | 709,220 boys |
| 1960s | 3.1 | 320,513 boys |
| 1970s | 5.4 | 184,843 boys |
| 1980s | 4.6 | 215,983 boys |
| 1990s | 4.2 | 237,530 boys |
| 2000s | 4.0 | 250,627 boys |
| 2010s | 5.7 | 175,747 boys |
| 2020s | 7.2 | 138,249 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Leith
What is the origin of the name Leith?
Leith has Celtic, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Leith a boy or girl name?
Leith is a boy name.
How popular is the name Leith?
Leith ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1969 (#2,549).