Rising since 1992, #1,844 for girls today.
Popularity of Leen since 1991
Babies named Leen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 261 |
| 2010s | 854 |
| 2020s | 597 |
Meaning & origin
Leen entered U.S. records in 1991, and has been rising steadily since 1992. Its peak year was 2024, when it ranked 1,844th with approximately 1 in 14,882 girls receiving the name. The name is most popular in Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois. As a modern name with Arabic roots meaning 'tender' or 'soft,' Leen appeals to families seeking a concise, melodic name that crosses cultures. It also functions as a nickname for longer names like Kathleen or Aileen, giving it versatility.
Leen has multiple origins. In Arabic (لين), it means 'tender' or 'soft' and is a direct Quranic name. In English and Dutch, it is a short form of names like Kathleen, Aileen, or Madelene, or a variant of Lena. The name gained popularity in the Arab world and among Muslim families, while also being used independently in Western countries.
Where Leen is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Leen” around the world
Where Leen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
Quebec
10
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Lena
Sibling names for Leen
Names that share Leen's style, for a brother or sister.
