Leam
Every Leam since 2005 — 353 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leam
Leam is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,743 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 353 American babies have been named Leam. Its peak came in 2024, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Leam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,743 |
| 2024 | 41 | #3,023 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,289 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,520 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,257 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,796 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,284 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3,669 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,038 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,561 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4,986 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,986 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,915 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,401 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,498 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,383 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,550 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,970 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,579 |
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| 2005 | 6 | #10,926 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leam in 2025?
Leam ranked #5,743 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leam?
353 babies have been named Leam in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leam most popular?
Leam peaked in 2024, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Leam a boy or girl name?
Leam is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leam rising or falling?
Leam is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.