Total births
92
Boys' name · since 2006
Lelynd
Since 2006, U.S. Social Security records show 92 babies named Lelynd, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 92
- total births
- 2006–2021
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Lelynd is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 92 have been recorded since 2006.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lelynd has been recorded 92 times among boys since 2006, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2006 to 2021.
- 92 total births
- 2006–2021 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
92 boys have been named Lelynd since 2006, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2021.
- 92
- total births
- 2006–2021
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Lelynd was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
9 babies were named Lelynd in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
Lelynd's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lelynd splits its recorded history at 2013: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2007 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2012 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lelynd at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2012
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2006
Lelynd popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2006–2021
- Peak year (2012)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Lelynd by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Lelynd's strongest decade.
54 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Lelynd births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
28 births
- 2010s
2010s
54 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 54 births (59% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lelynd? ▼
Since 2006, Social Security records show 92 babies named Lelynd. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 2012, with 9 births.
When was Lelynd most popular? ▼
Lelynd was most popular in the 2010s decade with 54 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
How long has the name Lelynd been used? ▼
Lelynd has been recorded in Social Security data since 2006, spanning 16 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Lelynd? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Leland, Lelan, Lelon, Leldon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lelynd's data
- Lelynd's decade-level peak was the 2010s (54 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- 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 Lelynd
Nearby Names Like Lelynd
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lelynd
Leland Boy
#543 57,999 births
Lelan Boy
#5677 924 births
Lelon Boy
437 births
Leldon Boy
310 births
Lelend Boy
122 births
Compare Lelynd side by side: Lelynd vs Leland Lelynd vs Lelan Lelynd vs Lelon
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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, 2006–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lelynd: Baby Name Since 2006 - 92 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lelynd. 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 Lelynd 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.