Lelan
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,935 in 1925
9 babies were named Lelan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,388 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lelan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lelan, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lelan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLelan first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1925, when it ranked #1,935. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLelan has slipped 3,388 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Lelan
Lelan is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Lelan for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 77 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1925, when it ranked #1,935 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.0 | 124,611 boys |
| 1920s | 9.9 | 100,604 boys |
| 1930s | 6.1 | 163,934 boys |
| 1940s | 3.8 | 262,467 boys |
| 1950s | 3.0 | 328,947 boys |
| 1960s | 1.3 | 751,880 boys |
| 1970s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 boys |
| 1980s | 1.3 | 763,359 boys |
| 1990s | 1.4 | 729,927 boys |
| 2000s | 8.4 | 119,332 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 80,386 boys |
| 2020s | 8.7 | 115,163 boys |
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 Lelan
What is the origin of the name Lelan?
Lelan has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Lelan a boy or girl name?
Lelan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lelan?
Lelan ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1925 (#1,935).