Leen
Every Leen since 1991 — 1,765 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leen
Leen is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,852 in 2025 with 108 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 1,765 American babies have been named Leen. Its peak came in 2024, when 114 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 Leen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 108 | #1,852 |
| 2024 | 114 | #1,776 |
| 2023 | 100 | #1,977 |
| 2022 | 94 | #2,062 |
| 2021 | 100 | #1,964 |
| 2020 | 81 | #2,233 |
| 2019 | 80 | #2,279 |
| 2018 | 109 | #1,859 |
| 2017 | 109 | #1,871 |
| 2016 | 109 | #1,878 |
| 2015 | 99 | #2,005 |
| 2014 | 85 | #2,228 |
| 2013 | 85 | #2,201 |
| 2012 | 62 | #2,822 |
| 2011 | 68 | #2,626 |
| 2010 | 48 | #3,389 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,540 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,830 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,757 |
| 2006 | 35 | #4,215 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,192 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,670 |
| 2003 | 30 | #4,368 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,368 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,965 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,834 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,742 |
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Famous people named Leen
- Leen Vente Soccer player · 1911–1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leen in 2025?
Leen ranked #1,852 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 108 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leen?
1,765 babies have been named Leen in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leen most popular?
Leen peaked in 2024, when 114 newborns received the name.
Is Leen a boy or girl name?
Leen is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leen rising or falling?
Leen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Leen?
Well-known people named Leen include Leen Vente (soccer player).