Rising since 2005, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Leam since 2005
Babies named Leam per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 186 |
| 2020s | 143 |
Meaning & origin
Leam is a relatively new name in the United States, first recorded in 2005. It has been steadily rising in use and reached a peak rank of 5608 in 2025, with approximately 1 in 106,755 baby boys receiving the name. The name's trajectory shows consistent growth since its debut, and it saw a notable increase in the 2020s. Texas is the top state for births named Leam, suggesting a regional pattern of adoption. As a modern coinage, Leam may have been influenced by names like Liam or Lee, but its exact origin remains unclear.
Leam first appeared in U.S. records in 2005. It may be a respelling of Liam or a variant of Lee, or simply a modern coinage. Its sudden rise in the 2020s suggests it emerged as a fashionable, short name without deep historical roots.
Where Leam is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Leam
Names that share Leam's style, for a brother or sister.
