Names / Boy names
Leland
Current rank
#494
and easing
All-time peak
#171
in 1921
First recorded
1880
in U.S. data
Children named
58,500
since 1880
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #171 in 1921 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
A boys' name, Leland makes its debut in 1880. It topped out in 1921 at #171. Today it sits at #494 and is easing off its highs. Across all years, more than 58,500 children have been named this.