Declining since 1985, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Leann since 1925
Babies named Leann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 221 |
| 1940s | 817 |
| 1950s | 3,411 |
| 1960s | 6,057 |
| 1970s | 4,140 |
| 1980s | 4,322 |
| 1990s | 2,520 |
| 2000s | 1,719 |
| 2010s | 889 |
| 2020s | 243 |
Meaning & origin
Leann first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1925 and reached its peak popularity in 1968. Since 1985, its usage has been steadily declining; in 2025, it ranked 4,172nd, given to approximately 1 in every 47,273 newborns. The name was most common in the 1960s and has seen no notable revival. Historically, Leann has been most popular in Texas. As a compound of Lee and Ann, it fits well with other mid-century feminine name combinations.
Leann is a modern compound name formed from the English names Lee (derived from Old English 'leah' meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow') and Ann (ultimately from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'). It emerged in the early 20th century as part of a trend of joining two popular names, particularly in the United States. The name has been in use since at least 1925.
Where Leann is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Leann” around the world
Where Leann lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Annie, Lea
Sibling names for Leann
Names that share Leann's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Leann
Names whose popularity has moved with Leann's over the last 50 years.
