Total births
380
Boys' name · since 1913
Leeman
Leeman has 380 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1919 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 380
- total births
- 1913–2012
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Leeman sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 380 recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Leeman recorded 380 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2012.
- 380 total births
- 1913–2012 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
380 boys have been named Leeman since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2012.
- 380
- total births
- 1913–2012
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Leeman was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
21 babies were named Leeman in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Leeman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Leeman's SSA record in two at 1935 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1918, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Leeman at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Leeman popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2012
- Peak year (1919)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Leeman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Leeman's strongest decade.
118 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Leeman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
68 births
- 1920s
1920s
118 births
- 1930s
1930s
85 births
- 1940s
1940s
58 births
- 1950s 25
1950s
25 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 118 births (31% of all-time use).
Leeman by state
Where Leeman concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 17 | 4.5% |
Missouri share of Leeman's total US births 4.5%
17 of 380 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leeman? ▼
Leeman has been given to 380 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2012. 21 babies were born in 1919, its single highest year.
When was Leeman most popular? ▼
Leeman was most popular in the 1920s decade with 118 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Leeman most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Leeman are Missouri (17 births).
How long has the name Leeman been used? ▼
Leeman has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 100 years of data through 2012.
What names are similar to Leeman? ▼
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 Leeman's data
- Leeman's decade-level peak was the 1920s (118 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Missouri records the most Leemans (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri 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 Leeman
Nearby Names Like Leeman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leeman
Lee Boy
#716 233,627 births
Leeroy Boy
#4436 4,404 births
Leeland Boy
#1770 3,288 births
Leevi Boy
#4774 812 births
Leelan Boy
#6394 554 births
Compare Leeman side by side: Leeman vs Lee Leeman vs Leeroy Leeman vs Leeland
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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, 1913–2012 (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. "Leeman: Baby Name Since 1913 - 380 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leeman. 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 Leeman 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.