Leeland
Meaningmeadow land · English form of Leland
- US rank
- #1,728
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,046 in 2012
94 babies were named Leeland in the US in 2025. It has dropped 350 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Leeland you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 18,182 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Leeland, 94 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Leeland would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLeeland first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2012, when it reached #1,046.
- Then vs nowLeeland is 18× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 322,581 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 18,182.
- TrendLeeland has slipped 350 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,728. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedLeeland is most popular in Kentucky, where it ranks #569, followed by Michigan (#768) and Indiana (#844). It's in the top 1,000 in 5 states.
- MeaningLeeland is an English form of Leland, which means “meadow land”.
About the name Leeland
Leeland is a boy name of English origin meaning “meadow land”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-and”. US birth records list Leeland for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 103 of those 111 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #1,046 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,728, with 94 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.6 | 116,279 boys |
| 1920s | 8.2 | 121,359 boys |
| 1930s | 6.3 | 157,480 boys |
| 1940s | 2.9 | 340,136 boys |
| 1950s | 3.7 | 270,270 boys |
| 1960s | 3.5 | 283,286 boys |
| 1970s | 5.1 | 196,850 boys |
| 1980s | 4.5 | 219,780 boys |
| 1990s | 5.3 | 188,324 boys |
| 2000s | 24 | 41,237 boys |
| 2010s | 78 | 12,835 boys |
| 2020s | 65 | 15,298 boys |
Other spellings of Leeland
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Leeland
What does the name Leeland mean?
Leeland means “meadow land” in English, as a form of Leland.
What is the origin of the name Leeland?
Leeland has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Leeland a boy or girl name?
Leeland is a boy name.
How popular is the name Leeland?
Leeland ranked #1,728 for US boys in 2025, given to 94 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#1,046).