Lean
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,725 in 1926
16 babies were named Lean in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,946 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1919–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lean you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lean, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lean would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLean first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1926, when it reached #2,725.
- TrendLean has climbed 3,946 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Lean
Lean is a boy name of Scottish origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with L and ending in “-ean”. US birth records list Lean for boys from 1919 to 2025, in 25 of those 107 years. Its best year was 1926, when it ranked #2,725 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.1 | 163,934 boys |
| 1920s | 3.0 | 334,448 boys |
| 1930s | 0.9 | 1,063,830 boys |
| 2000s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 2010s | 4.6 | 219,298 boys |
| 2020s | 6.6 | 151,899 boys |
Other spellings of Lean
More Scottish boy names
- Boy name: Andrew · manly
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Archer · bowman
- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Graham · gravelly homestead
Questions about the name Lean
What is the origin of the name Lean?
Lean has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Andrew, Cameron, Ian.
Is Lean a boy or girl name?
Lean is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lean?
Lean ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1926 (#2,725).