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Summary

Leigh originated from the Old English word for 'meadow' or 'clearing'. It has evolved through various forms in the English language. The name signifies a connection to nature and is often used in both masculine and feminine contexts. It does not have biblical relevance, but it has maintained a steady popularity over the centuries, particularly in modern times. Notable individuals with this name include Leigh Bardugo and Leigh Whannell.

The name Leigh is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Leigh has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Leigh' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1250th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 915th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 772nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 999th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1769th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8451st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11932nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3318th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1710th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 421st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 244th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 401st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2141st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3217th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Leigh' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.