Leland
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Meadow Land; Land by the Marsh
Background: The name Leland originates from the Old English elements 'lea' meaning 'meadow' and 'land' meaning 'land' or 'ground.' Additionally, it is associated with Welsh roots, where it signifies land situated by a marsh. This etymology emphasizes geographical features related to lush landscapes.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#457
Total births
57,917
Most popular decade
2000s
(13,866 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-138 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.1% male
0.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #640
- Peak year
- 2007
- Peak year births
- 1,029
- Peak rank
- #315
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 540
- Recent rank
- #547
Female
- First year
- 1884
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #930
- Peak year
- 2022
- Peak year births
- 21
- Peak rank
- #5,790
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 18
- Recent rank
- #6,369
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).