Declining since 1985, #2,485 for girls today.
Popularity of Leanne since 1929
Babies named Leanne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 313 |
| 1940s | 1,160 |
| 1950s | 3,587 |
| 1960s | 7,066 |
| 1970s | 5,063 |
| 1980s | 5,765 |
| 1990s | 3,433 |
| 2000s | 1,609 |
| 2010s | 1,180 |
| 2020s | 444 |
Meaning & origin
Leanne is a compound name blending Lee and Anne, a pattern common in mid-20th-century American naming. It first appeared on record in 1929 and reached its peak popularity in 1969 at rank 181. Since 1985, its usage has been steadily falling; as of 2025 it ranks 2,485th, with only about 1 in 22,638 girls receiving the name. Its greatest popularity was concentrated in states like Ohio, California, and Texas. Leanne carries a soft, feminine sound that felt modern in its heyday, though it has since become less common. Today it may appeal to parents seeking a familiar but less trendy option with roots in two classic names.
Leanne is a modern English compound name formed from Lee (from Old English leah 'clearing, meadow') and Anne (the French form of Hannah, from Hebrew 'grace'). It first appeared as a given name in the early 20th century, gaining popularity in the mid-1900s, especially in the United States and other English-speaking countries.
Where Leanne 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.
“Leanne” around the world
Where Leanne lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
45
babies in 2024
Quebec
#100
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Annie, Lea
Sibling names for Leanne
Names that share Leanne's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Leanne
Names whose popularity has moved with Leanne's over the last 50 years.
