Leland Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Leland is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Leland?
Leland is spelled L-E-L-A-N-D. The name has 6 letters.
Leland at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Leland is derived from Old English elements meaning “fallow land” or “uncultivated land.”
- Origin
- Leland may derive from Old English place names composed of elements meaning “fallow” or “uncultivated” land and “land.”
- Pronunciation
- LEE-lund · 2 syllables
Leland Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,491
Recorded Births14
Rank#494
Recorded Births612
- Girls usage fell 1,097 places to #7,491 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 49 places to #494 and recorded 66 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Leland Mean?
Leland is derived from Old English elements meaning “fallow land” or “uncultivated land.”
Origin: Leland may derive from Old English place names composed of elements meaning “fallow” or “uncultivated” land and “land.”
How Do You Pronounce Leland?
PronunciationLEE-lund
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Leland?
- History
- The name Leland has been used as a surname and later as a given name in English-speaking countries, with use documented for several centuries.
Leland Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 14 | #7,491 |
| 2025 | Boys | 612 | #494 |
| 2024 | Girls | 18 | #6,394 |
| 2024 | Boys | 546 | #543 |
| 2023 | Girls | 16 | #6,922 |
| 2023 | Boys | 568 | #520 |
| 2022 | Girls | 21 | #5,793 |
| 2022 | Boys | 609 | #500 |
| 2021 | Girls | 18 | #6,414 |
| 2021 | Boys | 721 | #431 |
| 2020 | Girls | 17 | #6,629 |
| 2020 | Boys | 635 | #468 |
| 2019 | Girls | 13 | #8,138 |
| 2019 | Boys | 743 | #415 |
| 2018 | Girls | 11 | #9,151 |
| 2018 | Boys | 747 | #420 |
| 2017 | Girls | 11 | #9,341 |
| 2017 | Boys | 817 | #389 |
| 2016 | Girls | 13 | #8,393 |
| 2016 | Boys | 758 | #417 |
| 2015 | Girls | 11 | #9,481 |
| 2015 | Boys | 857 | #378 |
| 2014 | Girls | 10 | #10,129 |
| 2014 | Boys | 759 | #407 |
When Was Leland Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Boys
1,029 recorded births
National rank #315
2010 · Boys
964 recorded births
National rank #325
2011 · Boys
950 recorded births
National rank #328
2006 · Boys
903 recorded births
National rank #343
Where Leland Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #110 | 7 |
| MI | #199 | 50 |
| WV | #227 | 8 |
| IN | #283 | 28 |
| MN | #287 | 21 |
| SC | #298 | 18 |
| TN | #325 | 27 |
| AL | #333 | 16 |