Holding steady.
Popularity of Leaner since 1882
Babies named Leaner per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Leaner's real moment was 1893.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 14 |
| 1890s | 52 |
| 1900s | 66 |
| 1910s | 113 |
| 1920s | 96 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Leaner is a rare feminine name that appeared briefly in U.S. birth records during the late 1800s. Its peak year was 1893, but even then it never ranked in the top 1000. The name has been off the charts since the early 20th century, with no recorded births in recent years. Due to its scarcity, no top states are associated with the name. Leaner may be a variant of Lenore or an independent coinage, but its exact origin remains uncertain. For parents seeking an obscure Victorian-era name, Leaner offers a unique option, though it has not seen a revival.
Leaner is a rare feminine name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Lenore, a form of Eleanor, or a feminine derivation from the surname Lean, itself from Old English 'leene' meaning 'lean' or 'slender'. The name appeared briefly in U.S. records in the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lea, Ner
Sibling names for Leaner
Names that share Leaner's style, for a brother or sister.
