Leeland
Every Leeland since 1915 — 3,309 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leeland
Leeland is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,740 in 2025 with 94 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 3,309 American babies have been named Leeland. Its peak came in 2012, when 183 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 Leeland stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leeland 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 | — | — | 94 | #1,740 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,646 | 93 | #1,770 |
| 2023 | — | — | 100 | #1,700 |
| 2022 | — | — | 115 | #1,556 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,652 | 149 | #1,278 |
| 2020 | — | — | 127 | #1,380 |
| 2019 | — | — | 135 | #1,339 |
| 2018 | — | — | 132 | #1,354 |
| 2017 | — | — | 126 | #1,396 |
| 2016 | — | — | 147 | #1,253 |
| 2015 | — | — | 133 | #1,330 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,729 | 132 | #1,326 |
| 2013 | — | — | 162 | #1,124 |
| 2012 | — | — | 183 | #1,047 |
| 2011 | — | — | 144 | #1,214 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,656 | 172 | #1,111 |
| 2009 | — | — | 132 | #1,322 |
| 2008 | — | — | 91 | #1,685 |
| 2007 | — | — | 114 | #1,427 |
| 2006 | — | — | 75 | #1,834 |
| 2005 | — | — | 33 | #3,138 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,674 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,541 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,151 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,265 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,822 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,744 |
| 1990 | — | — | 17 | #3,544 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,220 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,354 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,155 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,526 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,749 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 12 | #2,377 |
| 1950 | — | — | 9 | #2,691 |
| 1945 | — | — | 6 | #3,177 |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,315 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 7 | #3,459 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 12 | #2,537 |
| 1915 | — | — | 7 | #3,243 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leeland in 2025?
Leeland ranked #1,740 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 94 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leeland?
3,309 babies have been named Leeland in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leeland most popular?
Leeland peaked in 2012, when 183 newborns received the name.
Is Leeland a boy or girl name?
Leeland is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leeland rising or falling?
Leeland is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.