Total births
34
Girls' name · since 1950
Leellen
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 34 babies named Leellen, peaking in 1950. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 34
- total births
- 1950–1977
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
Leellen sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 34 recorded since 1950.
Social Security Administration records show Leellen recorded 34 times among girls since 1950, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 1977.
- 34 total births
- 1950–1977 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
34 girls have been named Leellen since 1950, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1977.
- 34
- total births
- 1950–1977
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Leellen was born in this single decade.
1950
Single peak year
7 babies were named Leellen in 1950 - its busiest year on record.
Leellen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Leellen's SSA record in two at 1957 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1952, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1950 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Leellen at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1950
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Leellen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–1977
- Peak year (1950)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Leellen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Leellen's strongest decade.
22 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Leellen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
22 births
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 22 births (65% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leellen? ▼
Since 1950, Social Security records show 34 babies named Leellen. The most recent recorded year was 1977. Its busiest year on record was 1950, with 7 births.
When was Leellen most popular? ▼
Leellen was most popular in the 1950s decade with 22 total births. The single peak year was 1950.
How long has the name Leellen been used? ▼
Records for Leellen go back to 1950, giving 28 years of history through 1977.
What names are similar to Leellen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lee, Leeann, Leena, Leela, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Leellen's data
- Leellen's decade-level peak was the 1950s (22 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Leellen
Nearby Names Like Leellen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leellen
Lee Girl
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Leeann Girl
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Leena Girl
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Leela Girl
#1259 4,545 births
Leesa Girl
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Compare Leellen side by side: Leellen vs Lee Leellen vs Leeann Leellen vs Leena
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1950–1977 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Leellen: Baby Name Since 1950 - 34 Births, Peak 1950." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leellen. 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 Leellen 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 July 2026.