Leland

Leland is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 540 boys in the United States.

Leland at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈliːlənd/

About the name Leland

Leland belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Leland first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #171 in 1921, and in 2024 540 babies received the name — 57,374 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Leland in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#171 in 1921
Peak year
2007
Babies named Leland in 2024
540
Total since 1880
57,374

Leland in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#234 in 2007
Babies named Leland in 2025
8
Total since 1996
1,265

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Leland mean?

The meaning of Leland is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Leland a boy or girl name?

Leland is a boy name. In 2024, 540 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Leland?

Leland comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Leland?

Leland first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #171 in 1921, and 540 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Leland?

Leland is pronounced /ˈliːlənd/ (IPA).

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