Leander
girl nameLeander entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #4814 in 1919, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#4814
peak (1919)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4814 |
| 1950s | #6245 |
| 1970s | #8685 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Leander are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Leander alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Leander in 2025?
- Leander is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Leander most popular?
- Leander peaked in 1919, reaching #4814 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Leander with classmates?
- Leander will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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