Leeann
Girl name · Chinese · English · Hebrew · Irish
- US rank
- #4,265
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #513 in 1962
33 babies were named Leeann in the US in 2025. It has dropped 984 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1928–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Leeann you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Leeann, 33 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Leeann would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLeeann first shows up in US birth records in 1928, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 97 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1962, when it ranked #513. Today it's #4,265, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLeeann was 4.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 10,684 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 48,780.
- TrendLeeann has slipped 984 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,265. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Leeann
Leeann is a girl name of Chinese, English and Hebrew origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ann”. US birth records list Leeann for girls from 1928 to 2025, in 93 of those 98 years. Its best year was 1962, when it ranked #513 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,265, with 33 babies.
Origin:Chinese namesEnglish namesHebrew namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.1 | 465,116 girls |
| 1930s | 9.9 | 101,112 girls |
| 1940s | 28 | 36,324 girls |
| 1950s | 69 | 14,503 girls |
| 1960s | 167 | 5,973 girls |
| 1970s | 150 | 6,670 girls |
| 1980s | 162 | 6,164 girls |
| 1990s | 112 | 8,949 girls |
| 2000s | 73 | 13,784 girls |
| 2010s | 41 | 24,408 girls |
| 2020s | 24 | 42,343 girls |
Other spellings of Leeann
More Chinese girl names
- Unisex name: Nailah · one who attains
- Unisex name: Leigh · meadow, clearing
- Unisex name: Moxie · courage, nerve
- Unisex name: Yue · moon; joy
- Unisex name: Natania · gift of God
- Girl name: China · from China
- Unisex name: Kinley
- Unisex name: Naia
Questions about the name Leeann
What is the origin of the name Leeann?
Leeann has Chinese, English, Hebrew, Irish roots in our records. Other Chinese names include Nailah, Leigh, Moxie.
Is Leeann a boy or girl name?
Leeann is a girl name.
How popular is the name Leeann?
Leeann ranked #4,265 for US girls in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 1962 (#513).