Leana
Every Leana since 1880 — 4,968 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leana
Leana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,424 in 2025 with 74 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,968 American babies have been named Leana. Its peak came in 2010, when 100 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Leana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74 | #2,424 |
| 2024 | 90 | #2,129 |
| 2023 | 73 | #2,458 |
| 2022 | 73 | #2,481 |
| 2021 | 59 | #2,874 |
| 2020 | 77 | #2,312 |
| 2019 | 72 | #2,472 |
| 2018 | 60 | #2,828 |
| 2017 | 74 | #2,448 |
| 2016 | 65 | #2,682 |
| 2015 | 71 | #2,540 |
| 2014 | 87 | #2,189 |
| 2013 | 92 | #2,087 |
| 2012 | 74 | #2,488 |
| 2011 | 77 | #2,405 |
| 2010 | 100 | #2,003 |
| 2009 | 96 | #2,112 |
| 2008 | 97 | #2,098 |
| 2007 | 72 | #2,588 |
| 2006 | 97 | #2,044 |
| 2005 | 92 | #2,045 |
| 2004 | 64 | #2,614 |
| 2003 | 81 | #2,156 |
| 2002 | 77 | #2,169 |
| 2001 | 60 | #2,555 |
| 2000 | 70 | #2,251 |
| 1995 | 59 | #2,269 |
| 1990 | 78 | #1,837 |
| 1985 | 56 | #1,960 |
| 1980 | 52 | #2,032 |
| 1975 | 31 | #2,543 |
| 1970 | 36 | #2,222 |
| 1965 | 24 | #2,504 |
| 1960 | 23 | #2,547 |
| 1955 | 20 | #2,508 |
| 1950 | 24 | #1,978 |
| 1945 | 19 | #1,963 |
| 1940 | 14 | #2,250 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,375 |
| 1930 | 13 | #2,489 |
| 1925 | 22 | #1,871 |
| 1920 | 14 | #2,525 |
| 1915 | 18 | #1,843 |
| 1910 | 19 | #1,015 |
| 1905 | 15 | #990 |
| 1900 | 13 | #1,083 |
| 1895 | 9 | #1,167 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,126 |
| 1880 | 6 | #797 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leana in 2025?
Leana ranked #2,424 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 74 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leana?
4,968 babies have been named Leana in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leana most popular?
Leana peaked in 2010, when 100 newborns received the name.
Is Leana a boy or girl name?
Leana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leana rising or falling?
Leana has been roughly stable over the past decade.