Leyland
Meaningfallow land · English
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,545 in 2015
11 babies were named Leyland in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,360 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1982–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Leyland, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Leyland would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLeyland first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #4,545.
- TrendLeyland has climbed 2,360 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Leyland means “fallow land”.
About the name Leyland
Leyland is a boy name of English origin meaning “fallow land”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-and”. US birth records list Leyland for boys from 1982 to 2025, in 26 of those 44 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #4,545 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,454,545 boys |
| 1990s | 1.1 | 892,857 boys |
| 2000s | 2.1 | 465,116 boys |
| 2010s | 8.9 | 112,360 boys |
| 2020s | 5.8 | 172,911 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 Leyland
What does the name Leyland mean?
Leyland means “fallow land” in English.
What is the origin of the name Leyland?
Leyland has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Leyland a boy or girl name?
Leyland is a boy name.
How popular is the name Leyland?
Leyland ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#4,545).