Leland
Male name · — Stable
25,170
Total Births
1921
Peak Year
#518
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Leland
Leland is a male name with steady popularity in the United States. It peaked during the 1920s and has maintained relatively stable usage. About 25,170 births have been recorded with this name.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 425 births |
| 1890s | 1,229 births |
| 1900s | 1,695 births |
| 1910s | 2,835 births |
| 1920s | 3,862 births |
| 1930s | 2,861 births |
| 1940s | 2,608 births |
| 1950s | 2,139 births |
| 1960s | 1,398 births |
| 1970s | 907 births |
| 1980s | 814 births |
| 1990s | 679 births |
| 2000s | 1,350 births |
| 2010s | 1,796 births |
| 2020s | 572 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leland?
Leland has been given to 25,170 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1921 with 428 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #518.
Is Leland a boy or girl name?
Leland is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Leland most popular?
Leland was most popular in 1921, when 428 babies were given this name. The name has been holding steady.
How old is the name Leland?
Leland first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).