gender neutral
Leland
meadow land
About Leland
Sophistication meets approachability in this charming two-syllable name that feels both classic and refreshingly uncommon. Leland carries a gentle nobility, suggesting refinement without stuffiness or pretension. The alliterative L sounds create a lyrical quality that's pleasing to the ear and memorable in practice. This name has remained under the radar compared to trendier options, making it perfect for parents seeking genuine distinctiveness. Leland conjures images of green meadows and pastoral beauty while maintaining thoroughly modern applicability. It works across socioeconomic boundaries, never feeling too posh or too common. The name ages exceptionally well, equally suitable for a cute toddler and a distinguished professional. Leland offers minimal nickname potential, which means it maintains its full character throughout life rather than being shortened away. Parents drawn to Leland often appreciate understated elegance and timeless quality over flashy trends, valuing names that endure rather than explode in popularity then fade.
Popularity of the Name Leland
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #664 | ||
| 1881 | #628 | ||
| 1882 | #527 | ||
| 1883 | #376 | ||
| 1884 | #514 | ||
| 1885 | #373 | ||
| 1886 | #327 | ||
| 1887 | #372 | ||
| 1888 | #292 | ||
| 1889 | #329 | ||
| 1890 | #252 | ||
| 1891 | #270 | ||
| 1892 | #237 | ||
| 1893 | #221 | ||
| 1894 | #233 | ||
| 1895 | #244 | ||
| 1896 | #233 | ||
| 1897 | #219 | ||
| 1898 | #250 | ||
| 1899 | #211 | ||
| 1900 | #228 | ||
| 1901 | #206 | ||
| 1902 | #243 | ||
| 1903 | #208 | ||
| 1904 | #226 | ||
| 1905 | #240 | ||
| 1906 | #184 | ||
| 1907 | #220 | ||
| 1908 | #240 | ||
| 1909 | #232 | ||
| 1910 | #242 | ||
| 1911 | #227 | ||
| 1912 | #218 | ||
| 1913 | #200 | ||
| 1914 | #202 | ||
| 1915 | #185 | ||
| 1916 | #198 | ||
| 1917 | #191 | ||
| 1918 | #187 | ||
| 1919 | #192 | ||
| 1920 | #177 | ||
| 1921 | #171 | ||
| 1922 | #183 | ||
| 1923 | #174 | ||
| 1924 | #185 | ||
| 1925 | #173 | ||
| 1926 | #186 | ||
| 1927 | #177 | ||
| 1928 | #181 | ||
| 1929 | #182 | ||
| 1930 | #198 | ||
| 1931 | #189 | ||
| 1932 | #201 | ||
| 1933 | #189 | ||
| 1934 | #190 | ||
| 1935 | #201 | ||
| 1936 | #204 | ||
| 1937 | #213 | ||
| 1938 | #209 | ||
| 1939 | #213 | ||
| 1940 | #210 | ||
| 1941 | #212 | ||
| 1942 | #217 | ||
| 1943 | #215 | ||
| 1944 | #230 | ||
| 1945 | #247 | ||
| 1946 | #263 | ||
| 1947 | #262 | ||
| 1948 | #248 | ||
| 1949 | #257 | ||
| 1950 | #281 | ||
| 1951 | #279 | ||
| 1952 | #280 | ||
| 1953 | #308 | ||
| 1954 | #315 | ||
| 1955 | #306 | ||
| 1956 | #326 | ||
| 1957 | #344 | ||
| 1958 | #356 | ||
| 1959 | #381 | ||
| 1960 | #390 | ||
| 1961 | #383 | ||
| 1962 | #410 | ||
| 1963 | #424 | ||
| 1964 | #399 | ||
| 1965 | #413 | ||
| 1966 | #410 | ||
| 1967 | #428 | ||
| 1968 | #477 | ||
| 1969 | #454 | ||
| 1970 | #496 | ||
| 1971 | #519 | ||
| 1972 | #497 | ||
| 1973 | #502 | ||
| 1974 | #539 | ||
| 1975 | #566 | ||
| 1976 | #565 | ||
| 1977 | #586 | ||
| 1978 | #548 | ||
| 1979 | #595 | ||
| 1980 | #601 | ||
| 1981 | #589 | ||
| 1982 | #640 | ||
| 1983 | #588 | ||
| 1984 | #597 | ||
| 1985 | #689 | ||
| 1986 | #640 | ||
| 1987 | #623 | ||
| 1988 | #587 | ||
| 1989 | #605 | ||
| 1990 | #609 | ||
| 1991 | #624 | #729 | |
| 1992 | #694 | #926 | |
| 1993 | #727 | #826 | |
| 1994 | #828 | ||
| 1995 | #805 | ||
| 1996 | #911 | ||
| 1997 | #846 | ||
| 1998 | #982 | ||
| 2005 | #608 | #271 | |
| 2006 | #343 | #493 | #167 |
| 2007 | #315 | #238 | #198 |
| 2008 | #405 | #269 | #356 |
| 2009 | #350 | #377 | #228 |
| 2010 | #325 | #395 | #247 |
| 2011 | #329 | #536 | #293 |
| 2012 | #343 | #438 | #349 |
| 2013 | #386 | #321 | #370 |
| 2014 | #409 | #456 | #530 |
| 2015 | #378 | #604 | #487 |
| 2016 | #417 | #863 | #590 |
| 2017 | #389 | #958 | #565 |
| 2018 | #420 | #494 | |
| 2019 | #415 | #651 | |
| 2020 | #470 | #616 | |
| 2021 | #431 | #734 | |
| 2022 | #500 | #913 | |
| 2023 | #520 | #729 | |
| 2024 | #543 | #811 | |
| 2025 | #494 | #960 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Canada
Variations of Name Leland
Names Similar to Leland
Nicknames for Leland
- Lee
- Lel
- Land
Famous People Named Leland
| Leland Stanford | American businessman and politician |
| Leland Bardwell | Irish poet and novelist |
| Leland Hayward | American theatrical producer |
| Leland Sklar | American musician |
| Leland Orser | American actor |
| Leland Irving | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Leland Yee | American politician |
| Leland H. Hartwell | American biologist and Nobel laureate |
| Leland D. Melvin | American engineer and astronaut |
| Leland Chapman | American bail bondsman and bounty hunter |
Characters Named Leland
| Leland Gaunt | Character from Stephen King's novel "Needful Things" |
| Leland Owlsley | Character from Marvel Comics' Daredevil series |
| Leland Coulter | Character from the TV show "When Calls the Heart" |
| Leland Turbo | Character from the movie "Cars 2" |
| Leland Jones | Character from the TV show "Fear the Walking Dead" |
| Leland Van Lew | Character from the video game "L.A. Noire" |
| Leland Owlbear | Character from the webcomic "The Order of the Stick" |
| Leland McKenzie | Character from the TV series "L.A. Law" |
| Leland P. Fitzgerald | Character from the movie "The United States of Leland" |