Lean
girl nameLean entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3246 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#3246
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4417 |
| 1920s | #4397 |
| 1950s | #5078 |
| 1960s | #4601 |
| 1970s | #5682 |
| 1980s | #4228 |
| 1990s | #10126 |
| 2000s | #12846 |
| 2010s | #12179 |
| 2020s | #13637 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Lean are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lean alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lean in 2025?
- Lean is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lean most popular?
- Lean peaked in 1985, reaching #3246 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lean with classmates?
- Lean will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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