Total births
303
Boys' name · since 1982
Leyland
303 babies named Leyland in U.S. Social Security records since 1982, with the highest year being 2015. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #7413
- among boys today
- 303
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Leyland currently ranks #7413 among boys' names in America, with 303 babies recorded since 1982.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Leyland has been recorded 303 times among boys since 1982, currently ranked #7413 nationally and more common than 48% of boys, 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 1982 to 2025.
- #7413 among boys today
- 303 born since 1982
- 2010s peak decade
- 48% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Leyland is currently the #7413 boys' name in America, more common than 48% of boys - 303 born since 1982, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7413
- among boys today
- 303
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Leyland vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7413
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 48% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Leyland was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
21 babies were named Leyland in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Leyland compares
303 46th percentile among 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
Leyland's all-time total is 17% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Leyland | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 303 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 23 | 22,252 |
Leyland's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Leyland's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Leyland at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#7,413
Active since
1982
Leyland popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Leyland by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Leyland's strongest decade.
167 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Leyland births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
- 2000s 44
2000s
44 births
- 2010s
2010s
167 births
- 2020s 60
2020s
60 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 167 births (55% of all-time use).
Leyland by state
Where Leyland concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 10 | 3.3% |
Michigan share of Leyland's total US births 3.3%
10 of 303 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leyland? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 303 babies named Leyland. Today it holds rank #7413 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 21 births.
When was Leyland most popular? ▼
Leyland was most popular in the 2010s decade with 167 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Leyland most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Leyland are Michigan (10 births).
How long has the name Leyland been used? ▼
Records for Leyland go back to 1982, giving 44 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Leyland? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Leyton, Leyden, Leyon, Leyver, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Leyland's data
- Leyland's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (167 total births) through the 2020s (60) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Leylands (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Leyland
Nearby Names Like Leyland
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leyland
Leyton Boy
#2220 2,543 births
Leyden Boy
51 births
Leyon Boy
23 births
Leyver Boy
#13406 12 births
Leyan Boy
7 births
Compare Leyland side by side: Leyland vs Leyton Leyland vs Leyden Leyland vs Leyon
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Leyland
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, 1982–2025 (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. "Leyland: #7413 Boys' Name - 303 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leyland. 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 Leyland 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.