Leland
Peaked at #171 nationally in 1921, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Leland has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Leland — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#979
in 1884
Current rank
#6515
in 2024
Years tracked
64
1884–2024
Trend
Rising
Leland was already at its most popular for girls in 1884 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #979), with 6 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #10593 (2014) to #6515 (2024) — a 38% improvement.
As of 2024, Leland ranks #6515 nationally for girls, with 18 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,515 | 18 |
| 2023 | #7,108 | 16 |
| 2022 | #5,883 | 21 |
| 2021 | #6,558 | 18 |
| 2020 | #6,800 | 17 |
| 2019 | #8,405 | 13 |
| 2018 | #9,533 | 11 |
| 2017 | #9,668 | 11 |
Leland — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#171
in 1921
Current rank
#547
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Leland reached its peak popularity for boys in 1921, ranking #171 nationally with 866 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #409 (2014) to #547 (2024) — a 25% drop.
As of 2024, Leland ranks #547 nationally for boys, with 540 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #547 | 540 |
| 2023 | #520 | 567 |
| 2022 | #500 | 609 |
| 2021 | #433 | 720 |
| 2020 | #470 | 634 |
| 2019 | #415 | 743 |
| 2018 | #420 | 747 |
| 2017 | #389 | 817 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Leland most popular?
Leland was most popular in 1921, when it ranked #171 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Leland becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Leland?
At least 57,917 babies have been recorded with the name Leland in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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