Declining since 1987, #4,265 for girls today.
Popularity of Leeann since 1928
Babies named Leeann per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Leeann's real moment was 1979.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 106 |
| 1940s | 402 |
| 1950s | 1,357 |
| 1960s | 3,053 |
| 1970s | 2,328 |
| 1980s | 2,781 |
| 1990s | 2,016 |
| 2000s | 1,337 |
| 2010s | 719 |
| 2020s | 230 |
Meaning & origin
Leeann is a feminine compound name that combines Lee and Ann, following a naming pattern popular in mid-20th-century America. It first appeared in US records in 1928 and reached its peak in 1979, during the decade when such compound names were especially fashionable. Since 1987, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting a broader shift away from hyphenated and compound names. In 2025, it ranked #4265, with approximately 1 in 48705 baby girls given the name. Texas recorded the highest number of Leeann births, suggesting a regional preference in the South.
Leeann is a compound of the names Lee and Ann. Lee, derived from Old English "leah" meaning clearing or meadow, and Ann, from Hebrew Hannah meaning grace, combine to form a modern feminine given name that emerged in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Where Leeann 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Annie, Lea
Sibling names for Leeann
Names that share Leeann's style, for a brother or sister.
