How Many People Are Named Leeland?

Complete statistics for the name Leeland: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Leeland
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Leeland is a unique name with origins that aren't widely documented, making it a mystery wrapped in rarity. Only 1 in 112,688 Americans share this name, giving it a very exclusive status among names. The majority of people named Leeland are under 30, indicating its popularity among younger generations.

~132
Living in US
1 in 2,510,979
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Lea
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Confident
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,934
Worldwide Bearers
#319,366
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,928
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
1
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇲🇽 Mexico
1
🇨🇳 China
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,908 (99%)
♀ Female
21 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
2,586
Would be under 30 (81%)
275
Would be 30–60 (9%)
350
Would be over 60 (11%)

All 3,211 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Leeland Through the Generations

Leeland has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2012 when 183 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 2,928 individuals bearing this name in the United States, with the majority being under 30 years old. This modern name is predominantly used by males and has a strong presence among those aged 23 on average, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 197
Ohio 155
Michigan 149
Pennsylvania 129
Indiana 117
California 110
Tennessee 104
Kentucky 101
Florida 95
North Carolina 86

⭐ Famous People Named Leeland

Leeland may refer to:Leeland McElroy, American football player Leeland Dayton Mooring, American singer-songwriter and musician Leeland Pete or Lee Pete (1924–2010), American sports-talk radio broadcaster and college athlete…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Leeland

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Leeland's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Leeland

How Many People Have the Name Leeland?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 132 people in the United States currently share the name Leeland. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,510,979 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Leeland a Common or Rare Name?

Leeland is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Leeland Mean?

Leeland means "creative variant of Lea" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Leeland in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Leeland Most Popular?

The name Leeland reached peak popularity in 2012, with 183 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Leeland?

Approximately 132 people named Leeland live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 132. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,510,979 Americans.

Is Leeland a rare name?

Leeland is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,510,979 Americans has this name.

What does the name Leeland mean?

Leeland means "creative variant of Lea" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Leeland more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Leeland are male and 1% are female.

When was Leeland most popular?

Leeland peaked in 2012 with 183 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US132
All-Time Births132
1 in X1 in 2,510,979
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2012
World Rank#319,366
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.