Total births
3,288
Boys' name · since 1915
Leeland
3,288 babies named Leeland in U.S. Social Security records since 1915, with the highest year being 2012. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #1770
- among boys today
- 3,288
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
3,288 babies have been named Leeland since 1915, making it today's #1770 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Leeland recorded 3,288 times among boys since 1915, holding rank #1770 nationally today, ahead of 88% 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 1915 to 2025.
- #1770 among boys today
- 3,288 born since 1915
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Leeland is currently the #1770 boys' name in America, more common than 88% of boys - 3,288 born since 1915, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1770
- among boys today
- 3,288
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Leeland vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1770
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 88% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Leeland was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
183 babies were named Leeland in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Leeland compares
3,288 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
Leeland's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Leeland | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,288 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 183 | 23 | 22,252 |
Leeland's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Leeland's SSA record in two at 1974 and the more recent half accounts for 87% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 13%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1929, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 183, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Leeland at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#1,770
Active since
1915
Leeland popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 183
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Leeland popularity over time - girls
21 total births recorded since 2010 (Leeland as girls' name)
Leeland by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Leeland's strongest decade.
1,466 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Leeland births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 40
1910s
40 births
- 1920s 91
1920s
91 births
- 1930s 67
1930s
67 births
- 1940s 41
1940s
41 births
- 1950s 74
1950s
74 births
- 1960s 67
1960s
67 births
- 1970s 84
1970s
84 births
- 1980s 85
1980s
85 births
- 1990s 104
1990s
104 births
- 2000s 491
2000s
491 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,466 births
- 2020s
2020s
678 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,466 births (45% of all-time use).
How Leeland 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 Leeland's total volume
Leeland vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Leeland by state
Where Leeland concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 197 | 6.0% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 159 | 4.8% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 155 | 4.7% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 130 | 4.0% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 123 | 3.7% |
| #6 | California | | 110 | 3.3% |
| #7 | Kentucky | | 108 | 3.3% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 105 | 3.2% |
Texas share of Leeland's total US births 6.0%
Even split
197 of 3,288 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Leeland appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leeland? ▼
3,288 babies have been named Leeland since 1915. It currently ranks #1770 among boys. The peak year was 2012 with 183 births.
When was Leeland most popular? ▼
Leeland was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,466 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Leeland most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Leeland are Texas (197 births), Michigan (159 births), Ohio (155 births).
How long has the name Leeland been used? ▼
Records for Leeland go back to 1915, giving 111 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Leeland? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lee, Leeroy, Leevi, Leelan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Leeland's data
- Leeland's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,466 total births) through the 2020s (678) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Leelands (197 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 Leeland
Nearby Names Like Leeland
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leeland
Lee Boy
#716 233,627 births
Leeroy Boy
#4436 4,404 births
Leevi Boy
#4774 812 births
Leelan Boy
#6394 554 births
Leeman Boy
380 births
Compare Leeland side by side: Leeland vs Lee Leeland vs Leeroy Leeland vs Leevi
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Leeland
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60,928 births · Peak 1952
Scotty #1771
19,030 births · Peak 1971
Percival #1768
1,466 births · Peak 2025
Ciaran #1772
2,198 births · Peak 2025
Lloyd #1767
160,990 births · Peak 1918
Iam #1773
561 births · Peak 2025
Xaiden #1766
1,468 births · Peak 2019
Xavian #1774
1,956 births · Peak 2024
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, 1915–2025 (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. "Leeland: #1770 Boys' Name - 3,288 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leeland. 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 Leeland 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.