Declining since 2011, #1,728 for boys today.
Popularity of Leeland since 1915
Babies named Leeland per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 40 |
| 1920s | 91 |
| 1930s | 67 |
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 74 |
| 1960s | 67 |
| 1970s | 84 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 104 |
| 2000s | 491 |
| 2010s | 1,466 |
| 2020s | 678 |
Meaning & origin
Leeland has been in use in the United States since at least 1915, but it remains a relatively rare choice. Its most popular year was 2012, and it has been declining in usage since 2011. The name is most frequently given in Kentucky, Michigan, and Indiana. With a 2025 rank of 1,728, it is a distinctive alternative to the more common Leland, appealing to parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and uncommon.
Leeland likely originated as a modern English coinage, combining the popular name element Lee (from Old English leah "clearing, meadow") with the suffix -land, perhaps modeled on toponymic surnames. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1915 but remained rare until the late 20th century. The name saw a notable rise in the 2000s and 2010s, possibly influenced by the musician Leeland and similar names like Landon and Lee.
Where Leeland is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Leland
Sibling names for Leeland
Names that share Leeland's style, for a brother or sister.
