Leyland: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	10	1	–	#6,956
1990s	22	2	+120%	#8,381
2000s	44	4	+100%	#5,671
2010s	167	17	+280%	#4,643
2020s (to 2025)	60	10	-40%	#7,134

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#6,956

1990s

+120%

#8,381

2000s

+100%

#5,671

2010s

167

+280%

#4,643

2020s (to 2025)

-40%

#7,134

The story of Leyland

Leyland is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,476 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1982, 303 American babies have been named Leyland. Its peak came in 2015, when 21 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 Leyland stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Leyland?

The median living Leyland is about 10 years old; half are between 6 and 15. An estimated 300 people named Leyland are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Leyland year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	11	#7,476
2024	11	#7,550
2023	12	#7,134
2022	10	#8,094
2021	9	#8,573
2020	7	#10,181
2019	21	#4,735
2018	13	#6,562
2017	17	#5,435
2016	19	#5,060
2015	21	#4,643
2014	19	#4,988
2013	20	#4,736
2012	13	#6,523
2011	13	#6,454
2010	11	#7,388
2009	9	#8,731
2008	16	#5,671
2007	11	#7,413
2006	8	#9,243
2005	–	–
2004	–	–
2003	–	–
2002	–	–
2001	–	–
2000	–	–
1995	5	#9,731
1990	5	#8,957
1985	–	–
1980	–	–
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1970	–	–
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1960	–	–
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1925	–	–
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1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Leyland, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Leyland?

The median living Leyland is about 10 years old. Half of all living Leylands are between 6 and 15 years old.

How many people named Leyland are alive today?

An estimated 300 people named Leyland are alive in the United States, based on 303 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Leyland in 2025?

Leyland ranked #7,476 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Leyland?

303 babies have been named Leyland in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Leyland most popular?

Leyland peaked in 2015, when 21 newborns received the name.

Is Leyland a boy or girl name?

Leyland is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Leyland rising or falling?

Leyland is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Leyland popularity over time

The story of Leyland

How old are people named Leyland?

Leyland year by year

Frequently asked questions

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