Leland
boy name#494 in 2025Leland entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #171 in 1921, ranks #494 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#494
rank today
#171
peak (1921)
612
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #429 |
| 1890s | #236 |
| 1900s | #222 |
| 1910s | #204 |
| 1920s | #179 |
| 1930s | #201 |
| 1940s | #236 |
| 1950s | #318 |
| 1960s | #418 |
| 1970s | #541 |
| 1980s | #615 |
| 1990s | #809 |
| 2000s | #790 |
| 2010s | #381 |
| 2020s | #493 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Leland has been most popular in CA, MI, TX.
Living bearers
About 33,000 people named Leland are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leland alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Leland in 2025?
- Leland ranks #494 among US boy names in 2025, with 612 babies given the name.
- When was the name Leland most popular?
- Leland peaked in 1921, reaching #171 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Leland with classmates?
- Leland will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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