Leanna
Every Leanna since 1880 — 25,937 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leanna
Leanna is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #890 in 2025 with 300 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 25,937 American babies have been named Leanna. Its peak came in 1990, when 675 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Leanna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leanna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 300 | #890 | — | — |
| 2024 | 293 | #905 | — | — |
| 2023 | 260 | #986 | — | — |
| 2022 | 287 | #947 | — | — |
| 2021 | 295 | #912 | — | — |
| 2020 | 302 | #885 | — | — |
| 2019 | 313 | #856 | — | — |
| 2018 | 331 | #819 | — | — |
| 2017 | 384 | #738 | — | — |
| 2016 | 355 | #804 | — | — |
| 2015 | 371 | #761 | — | — |
| 2014 | 386 | #725 | — | — |
| 2013 | 408 | #693 | — | — |
| 2012 | 375 | #741 | — | — |
| 2011 | 409 | #687 | — | — |
| 2010 | 406 | #707 | — | — |
| 2009 | 406 | #710 | — | — |
| 2008 | 410 | #727 | — | — |
| 2007 | 391 | #746 | — | — |
| 2006 | 369 | #752 | — | — |
| 2005 | 361 | #747 | — | — |
| 2004 | 346 | #755 | — | — |
| 2003 | 365 | #714 | — | — |
| 2002 | 371 | #678 | — | — |
| 2001 | 400 | #626 | — | — |
| 2000 | 414 | #614 | — | — |
| 1995 | 427 | #551 | — | — |
| 1990 | 675 | #389 | — | — |
| 1985 | 339 | #576 | — | — |
| 1980 | 309 | #600 | — | — |
| 1975 | 203 | #726 | — | — |
| 1970 | 233 | #681 | — | — |
| 1965 | 190 | #719 | — | — |
| 1960 | 143 | #868 | — | — |
| 1955 | 105 | #972 | — | — |
| 1950 | 163 | #667 | — | — |
| 1945 | 74 | #875 | — | — |
| 1940 | 79 | #799 | — | — |
| 1935 | 46 | #1,027 | — | — |
| 1930 | 50 | #1,047 | — | — |
| 1925 | 42 | #1,202 | — | — |
| 1920 | 35 | #1,333 | — | — |
| 1915 | 35 | #1,160 | — | — |
| 1910 | 20 | #988 | — | — |
| 1905 | 17 | #913 | — | — |
| 1900 | 19 | #875 | — | — |
| 1895 | 17 | #783 | — | — |
| 1890 | 13 | #778 | — | — |
| 1885 | 9 | #778 | — | — |
| 1880 | 7 | #710 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leanna in 2025?
Leanna ranked #890 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 300 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leanna?
25,937 babies have been named Leanna in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leanna most popular?
Leanna peaked in 1990, when 675 newborns received the name.
Is Leanna a boy or girl name?
Leanna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leanna rising or falling?
Leanna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.