Leanne
A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Lee Ann.
Every Leanne since 1929 — 29,632 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leanne
Leanne is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,503 in 2025 with 71 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1929, 29,632 American babies have been named Leanne. Its peak came in 1969, when 801 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Leanne stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leanne 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 | 71 | #2,503 | — | — |
| 2024 | 64 | #2,710 | — | — |
| 2023 | 71 | #2,507 | — | — |
| 2022 | 80 | #2,330 | — | — |
| 2021 | 70 | #2,526 | — | — |
| 2020 | 88 | #2,090 | — | — |
| 2019 | 107 | #1,883 | — | — |
| 2018 | 86 | #2,182 | — | — |
| 2017 | 118 | #1,774 | — | — |
| 2016 | 129 | #1,665 | — | — |
| 2015 | 116 | #1,807 | — | — |
| 2014 | 110 | #1,846 | — | — |
| 2013 | 106 | #1,893 | — | — |
| 2012 | 138 | #1,579 | — | — |
| 2011 | 134 | #1,617 | — | — |
| 2010 | 136 | #1,601 | — | — |
| 2009 | 129 | #1,716 | — | — |
| 2008 | 126 | #1,760 | — | — |
| 2007 | 138 | #1,616 | — | — |
| 2006 | 143 | #1,538 | — | — |
| 2005 | 151 | #1,423 | — | — |
| 2004 | 160 | #1,334 | — | — |
| 2003 | 190 | #1,145 | — | — |
| 2002 | 159 | #1,251 | — | — |
| 2001 | 205 | #1,048 | — | — |
| 2000 | 208 | #1,018 | — | — |
| 1995 | 313 | #681 | — | — |
| 1990 | 447 | #533 | — | — |
| 1985 | 572 | #393 | — | — |
| 1980 | 683 | #346 | 5 | #6,837 |
| 1975 | 468 | #426 | — | — |
| 1970 | 682 | #361 | — | — |
| 1965 | 739 | #331 | — | — |
| 1960 | 601 | #387 | — | — |
| 1955 | 376 | #468 | — | — |
| 1950 | 193 | #603 | — | — |
| 1945 | 105 | #730 | — | — |
| 1940 | 79 | #800 | — | — |
| 1935 | 28 | #1,402 | — | — |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,207 | — | — |
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Famous people named Leanne
- Leanne Wood Politician · b. 1971
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leanne mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Lee Ann.
How popular is the name Leanne in 2025?
Leanne ranked #2,503 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 71 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leanne?
29,632 babies have been named Leanne in the United States since 1929, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leanne most popular?
Leanne peaked in 1969, when 801 newborns received the name.
Is Leanne a boy or girl name?
Leanne is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leanne rising or falling?
Leanne is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Leanne?
Well-known people named Leanne include Leanne Wood (politician).