Leeland
boy name#1728 in 2025Leeland entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1046 in 2012, ranks #1728 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1915–2025
#1728
rank today
#1046
peak (2012)
94
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3082 |
| 1920s | #2866 |
| 1930s | #2933 |
| 1940s | #3244 |
| 1950s | #2856 |
| 1960s | #3317 |
| 1970s | #4028 |
| 1980s | #4807 |
| 1990s | #5712 |
| 2000s | #4652 |
| 2010s | #1247 |
| 2020s | #1565 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Leeland has been most popular in TX, PA, MI.
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Leeland are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leeland is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Leeland in 2025?
- Leeland ranks #1728 among US boy names in 2025, with 94 babies given the name.
- When was the name Leeland most popular?
- Leeland peaked in 2012, reaching #1046 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Leeland with classmates?
- Leeland will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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