Gender: Male
Leigh Rollin Whipper was an American actor on the stage and in motion pictures. He was the first African American to join the Actors' Equity Association, and one of the founders of the Negro Actors Guild of America. He created the role of Crooks in the original Broadway production of Of Mice and Men, which he reprised in the 1939 film version.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 26, 2024
On the name Leigh Whipper, Leigh means Dweller Near the Wood or Clearing, From the Heather Meadow, Pasture, Meadow, Fair-haired Courageous One, Meadow of the Bulls.
The name Leigh Whipper is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Leigh is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, and 66 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Leigh is recorded 11,550 times globally, ranking it as the 5,055th most common name worldwide.
Leigh is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 5,528 occurrences, making it the 344th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Leigh is found among 1 in every 99 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #344 | 1 : 99 |
| United States of America | #1,229 | 1 : 534 |
| South Africa | #1,658 | 1 : 1,897 |
| Canada | #1,299 | 1 : 882 |
| Ireland | #754 | 1 : 419 |
| Philippines | #1,212 | 1 : 2,477 |
| United Arab Emirates | #10,862 | 1 : 17,770 |
| Saudi Arabia | #36,393 | 1 : 59,024 |
| France | #17,631 | 1 : 27,744 |
| Spain | #10,259 | 1 : 15,683 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Leigh from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Leigh Rollin Whipper was an American actor on the stage and in motion pictures. He was the first African American to join the Actors' Equity Association, and one of the founders of the Negro Actors Guild of America. He created the role of Crooks in the original Broadway production of Of Mice and Men, which he reprised in the 1939 film version.
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