Leeland - A very unique male name
Leeland at a glance
Leeland is ranked #1805 among boy baby names in 2025, with 44 births in 2025. It peaked in 2012 at #1033 and first appeared on the charts in 2005.
- Rank in 2025
- #1805
- Births in 2025
- 44
- Peak year
- 2012 (#1033)
- First appeared
- 2005
- Trend
- #1404 in 2020 → #1805 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 33,325 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (5 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 33,325 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Leeland peaked in popularity 14 years ago in 2012 on position 1033.
Famous with this name
Chyanne Leeland
Leeland Johansson
Leeland F. Cook
How would you rate Leeland, 1-5?
Leeland is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Leeland is currently topping the baby name charts in Kentucky at position #602 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,566.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Leeland is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Leeland origin and meaning
English — elaboration of Leland
An elaborated spelling of Leland, a surname from Old English for 'fallow land' or 'land left unploughed'
Leeland doubles the vowel of Leland, a transferred English surname built on Old English words for unploughed land. The Leeland spelling itself only entered the data in 2005 and peaked in 2012. Because it is a modern respelling, its own certainty rests on Leland's documented surname history.
Origin uncertain
Leeland is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Leeland, pop culture references for the name Leeland and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Leeland
We've found the following names that sound similar to Leeland, sorted by popularity.
Leland / Lamont / Linwood / Lynwood / Linda / Lenwood / Lamonte / Lindy / Lando / Leiland /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1805 |
| 2024 | 1818 |
| 2023 | 1711 |
| 2022 | 1656 |
| 2021 | 1331 |
| 2020 | 1404 |
| 2019 | 1420 |
| 2018 | 1316 |
| 2017 | 1409 |
| 2016 | 1251 |
| 2015 | 1297 |
| 2014 | 1288 |
| 2013 | 1142 |
| 2012 | 1033 |
| 2011 | 1299 |
| 2010 | 1200 |
| 2009 | 1347 |
| 2008 | 1701 |
| 2007 | 1409 |
| 2006 | 2070 |
| 2005 | 3228 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 602 |
| Michigan | 807 |
| Indiana | 910 |
| Colorado | 918 |
| Missouri | 949 |
| Illinois | 1411 |
| Florida | 1566 |
Even more about Leeland
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Leeland a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Leeland?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
LEE-land · /ˈliːlənd/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Leland — The standard surname spelling, a separate established name
- Leyland — A rarer surname respelling
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2005, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Surname
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Leeland to make the quiet surname Leland look a little fuller and more distinctive. It has been falling since 2012, so it now reads as a 2010s choice.
Worth knowing
- Most people will spell it Leland; expect constant correction
- Confusable with Leland in records and databases
