Declining since 2011.
Popularity of Lealand since 1918
Babies named Lealand per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lealand's real moment was 1919.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 62 |
| 1930s | 49 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Lealand is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1918, with its peak year of usage in 1919. Since 2011, its trajectory has been falling, and no births have been recorded in recent years. As a variant of Leeland or Leland, it fits the pattern of Old English place names repurposed as first names. Its obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a vintage feel.
Lealand is likely a spelling variant of Leeland, which itself is a transferred use of the English surname Leeland, derived from a place name. The place name likely comes from Old English lǣge 'fallow' or lēah 'wood, clearing' and land 'land'. The name has seen occasional use as a given name in the United States, particularly in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Land
Sibling names for Lealand
Names that share Lealand's style, for a brother or sister.
