Total births
458
Girls' name · since 1948
Leaann
Leaann has 458 recorded births since 1948 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1962 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 458
- total births
- 1948–2002
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Leaann sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 458 recorded since 1948.
Social Security Administration records show Leaann recorded 458 times among girls since 1948, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 2002.
- 458 total births
- 1948–2002 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
458 girls have been named Leaann since 1948, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2002.
- 458
- total births
- 1948–2002
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Leaann was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
31 babies were named Leaann in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Leaann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Leaann's SSA record in two at 1972 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1954, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1962 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Leaann at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1948
Leaann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–2002
- Peak year (1962)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Leaann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Leaann's strongest decade.
173 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Leaann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 7
1940s
7 births
- 1950s 49
1950s
49 births
- 1960s
1960s
173 births
- 1970s
1970s
127 births
- 1980s
1980s
89 births
- 1990s 8
1990s
8 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 173 births (38% of all-time use).
Leaann by state
Where Leaann concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 1.3% |
Texas share of Leaann's total US births 1.3%
6 of 458 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leaann? ▼
Since 1948, Social Security records show 458 babies named Leaann. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1962, with 31 births.
When was Leaann most popular? ▼
Leaann was most popular in the 1960s decade with 173 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Leaann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Leaann are Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Leaann been used? ▼
Leaann has been recorded in Social Security data since 1948, spanning 55 years of data through 2002.
What names are similar to Leaann? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Leah, Lea, Leanne, Leanna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Leaann's data
- Leaann's decade-level peak was the 1960s (173 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Leaanns (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Leaann
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1948–2002 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Leaann: Baby Name Since 1948 - 458 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leaann. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Leaann draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.