Total births
157
Girls' name · since 2007
Leilene
Since 2007, U.S. Social Security records show 157 babies named Leilene, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 157
- total births
- 2007–2015
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
Leilene sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 157 recorded since 2007.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Leilene has been recorded 157 times among girls since 2007, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2007 to 2015.
- 157 total births
- 2007–2015 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 83% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
157 girls have been named Leilene since 2007, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2015.
- 157
- total births
- 2007–2015
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
83% of everyone ever named Leilene was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
81 babies were named Leilene in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
Leilene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Leilene's full recorded timeline at 2010, 17% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 83% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2015, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 81 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Leilene at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
2007
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2007
Leilene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2007–2015
- Peak year (2007)
- 81
- Annual births at peak, across 9 years of records
Leilene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Leilene's strongest decade.
130 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 83% of all-time use.
Leilene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
130 births
- 2010s 27
2010s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 130 births (83% of all-time use).
Leilene by state
Where Leilene concentrates geographically, total births since 2007
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 51 | 32.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 22 | 14.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 8 | 5.1% |
| #4 | New York | | 7 | 4.5% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 6 | 3.8% |
California share of Leilene's total US births 32.5%
Even split
51 of 157 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leilene? ▼
Since 2007, Social Security records show 157 babies named Leilene. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 81 births.
When was Leilene most popular? ▼
Leilene was most popular in the 2000s decade with 130 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Leilene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Leilene are California (51 births), Texas (22 births), Florida (8 births).
How long has the name Leilene been used? ▼
Records for Leilene go back to 2007, giving 9 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Leilene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Leilani, Leila, Leigh, Leia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Leilene's data
- Leilene's decade-level peak was the 2000s (130 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Leilenes (51 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Leilene
Nearby Names Like Leilene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leilene
Leilani Girl
#66 56,466 births
Leila Girl
#267 55,436 births
Leigh Girl
#3405 40,242 births
Leia Girl
#289 18,778 births
Leighton Girl
#397 12,412 births
Compare Leilene side by side: Leilene vs Leilani Leilene vs Leila Leilene vs Leigh
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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, 2007–2015 (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. "Leilene: Baby Name Since 2007 - 157 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leilene. 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 Leilene 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.