Leann Girl

Popularity: #914 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEE-ann //ˈliː.æn//

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: 'God is gracious'; Hebrew: 'delicate'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Leann is of English origin, derived from the combination of the name Lee and the suffix -ann. The name Lee has roots in Old English, where it originally meant "meadow" or "clearing," coming from the word "leah." The suffix -ann is a variant of the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor," which was adopted into English through the Latin form Anna.

This blending of names reflects a common practice in English naming conventions, where elements from different linguistic backgrounds are combined to create new names. Historically, the name Leann can be traced back to the 20th century, when it emerged as a feminine form in the English-speaking world.

The use of -ann as a suffix gained popularity during the 19th century, influenced by the widespread use of names like Mary Ann and Anna. The name Leann, while not found in ancient texts, resonates with the cultural significance of names that evoke nature and grace, reflecting a broader trend in naming practices that emphasize positive attributes.

Culturally, names like Leann often carry connotations of beauty and tranquility, drawing on the imagery associated with meadows and the gracefulness implied by the name's components. The name's melodic quality and simplicity have contributed to its appeal, making it a choice for many parents seeking a name that embodies both strength and femininity.

Related forms such as Leanne or Leana also exist, showcasing the versatility and adaptability of the name within various cultural contexts.

Famous people named Leann

In this section, you will find notable people named Leann. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Leann who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Leann who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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LeAnn Rimes is a singer and songwriter best known for Blue, How Do I Live, and Can't Fight the Moonlight.

Leann Tweeden is a model and television personality best known for her work on Fox Sports and as a host on The Best Damn Sports Show Period.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Leann, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LeahLilaLanaLenaLydia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Leann. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LeahLenaLianneLilaLanaLinaLaceyLanae

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leann was first seen in the United States in 1925.

Leann has ranked as high as #663 nationally, which occurred in 1969, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Leann has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Leann is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Leann was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Leann.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 34 0 34
2024 40 0 40
2023 29 0 29
2022 41 0 41
2021 44 0 44
2020 55 0 55
2019 62 0 62
2018 52 0 52
2017 53 0 53
2016 68 0 68
2015 81 0 81
2014 105 0 105
2013 105 0 105
2012 120 0 120
2011 122 0 122
2010 121 0 121
2009 133 0 133
2008 149 0 149
2007 145 0 145
2006 168 0 168
2005 164 0 164
2004 162 0 162
2003 187 0 187
2002 184 0 184
2001 210 0 210
2000 217 0 217
1999 258 0 258
1998 381 0 381
1997 315 0 315
1996 189 0 189
1995 168 0 168
1994 193 0 193
1993 203 0 203
1992 247 0 247
1991 260 0 260
1990 306 0 306
1989 348 0 348
1988 428 0 428
1987 401 0 401
1986 394 0 394
1985 440 0 440
1984 435 0 435
1983 440 0 440
1982 506 0 506
1981 453 7 446
1980 484 0 484
1979 482 0 482
1978 321 0 321
1977 359 0 359
1976 346 0 346
1975 354 0 354
1974 356 0 356
1973 397 0 397
1972 413 0 413
1971 532 0 532
1970 580 0 580
1969 636 0 636
1968 620 0 620
1967 600 0 600
1966 635 0 635
1965 617 0 617
1964 607 0 607
1963 636 0 636
1962 577 0 577
1961 549 0 549
1960 580 0 580
1959 502 0 502
1958 471 0 471
1957 522 0 522
1956 424 0 424
1955 375 0 375
1954 299 0 299
1953 271 0 271
1952 198 0 198
1951 193 0 193
1950 156 0 156
1949 153 0 153
1948 118 0 118
1947 114 0 114
1946 91 0 91
1945 65 0 65
1944 65 0 65
1943 61 0 61
1942 60 0 60
1941 55 0 55
1940 35 0 35
1939 47 0 47
1938 30 0 30
1937 25 0 25
1936 31 0 31
1935 23 0 23
1934 26 0 26
1933 15 0 15
1932 8 0 8
1931 9 0 9
1930 7 0 7
1929 7 0 7
1926 5 0 5
1925 5 0 5

Top States for Leann (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
100%