Total births
554
Boys' name · since 2005
Leelan
Leelan has 554 recorded births since 2005 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2015 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6394
- among boys today
- 554
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 55%
- more common than other boys
Leelan currently ranks #6394 among boys' names in America, with 554 babies recorded since 2005.
Social Security Administration records show Leelan recorded 554 times among boys since 2005, holding rank #6394 nationally today, ahead of 55% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2005 to 2025.
- #6394 among boys today
- 554 born since 2005
- 2010s peak decade
- 55% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Leelan is currently the #6394 boys' name in America, more common than 55% of boys - 554 born since 2005, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6394
- among boys today
- 554
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 55%
- more common than other boys
Leelan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6394
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 55% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Leelan was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
44 babies were named Leelan in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Leelan compares
554 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Leelan's all-time total is 51% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Leelan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 554 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 23 | 22,252 |
Leelan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Leelan splits its recorded history at 2015: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2005 (8 births) -- compare that against the 2015 peak of 44 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Leelan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#6,394
Active since
2005
Leelan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Leelan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Leelan's strongest decade.
345 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Leelan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 105
2000s
105 births
- 2010s
2010s
345 births
- 2020s 104
2020s
104 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 345 births (62% of all-time use).
How Leelan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Leelan's total volume
Leelan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Leelan by state
Where Leelan concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 14 | 2.5% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Leelan's total US births 2.5%
Even split
14 of 554 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leelan? ▼
554 babies have been named Leelan since 2005. It currently ranks #6394 among boys. The peak year was 2015 with 44 births.
When was Leelan most popular? ▼
Leelan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 345 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Leelan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Leelan are Texas (14 births), California (5 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Leelan been used? ▼
Leelan has been recorded in Social Security data since 2005, spanning 21 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Leelan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lee, Leeroy, Leeland, Leevi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Leelan's data
- Leelan's decade-level peak was the 2010s (345 total births); usage has since declined to 104 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Leelans (14 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 Leelan
Nearby Names Like Leelan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leelan
Lee Boy
#716 233,627 births
Leeroy Boy
#4436 4,404 births
Leeland Boy
#1770 3,288 births
Leevi Boy
#4774 812 births
Leeman Boy
380 births
Compare Leelan side by side: Leelan vs Lee Leelan vs Leeroy Leelan vs Leeland
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Leelan
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, 2005–2025 (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. "Leelan: #6394 Boys' Name - 554 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leelan. 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 Leelan 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.