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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEE-ann /liːˈæn/
Origin: English; Irish
Meaning: English: meadow; Irish: light
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Leeann is a compound of two elements: "Lee" and "Ann." The first element, "Lee," has its roots in Old English, derived from the word "leah," meaning a clearing or meadow. This term evolved through Middle English before being adopted into modern usage.
The second element, "Ann," is a variant of the Hebrew name "Hannah," which means "grace" or "favor." The name Hannah appears in the Hebrew Bible, notably as the mother of the prophet Samuel, and was further popularized in Christian contexts through the New Testament and various saints named Anne, including Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, who is venerated in many Christian traditions. The combination of Lee and Ann into Leeann likely emerged in the 20th century, reflecting a trend towards the creation of unique names by blending traditional ones.
While the individual components have a long history, the specific form Leeann is relatively modern, gaining traction in English-speaking countries during the latter half of the 20th century. This reflects a broader cultural movement towards personalization in naming practices, where parents sought to create distinctive identities for their children.
Culturally, the name Leeann carries connotations of nature and grace, stemming from its components. The imagery of a meadow associated with "Lee" evokes tranquility and beauty, while "Ann" contributes a sense of elegance and favor.
Such associations have allowed the name to resonate across various contexts, from literature to personal narratives, reinforcing its appeal. The diminutive form "Lee" is often used affectionately, highlighting the name's versatility and warmth.
Famous people named Leeann
In this section, you will find notable people named Leeann. 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 Leeann who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Leeann Tweeden is a model and television personality best known for her work on Fox Sports and as a co-host on The Best Damn Sports Show Period.
Leeann Womack is a country music singer best known for her hits I Hope You Dance, Last Call, and Ashes by Now.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Leeann was first seen in the United States in 1928.
Leeann has ranked as high as #799 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Leeann has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Leeann 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 Leeann was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Leeann (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
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 Leeann.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2017 | 59 |
| 2016 | 69 |
| 2015 | 61 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2013 | 93 |
| 2012 | 87 |
| 2011 | 104 |
| 2010 | 99 |
| 2009 | 112 |
| 2008 | 114 |
| 2007 | 118 |
| 2006 | 136 |
| 2005 | 111 |
| 2004 | 141 |
| 2003 | 118 |
| 2002 | 151 |
| 2001 | 166 |
| 2000 | 170 |
| 1999 | 178 |
| 1998 | 206 |
| 1997 | 174 |
| 1996 | 191 |
| 1995 | 181 |
| 1994 | 192 |
| 1993 | 211 |
| 1992 | 223 |
| 1991 | 217 |
| 1990 | 243 |
| 1989 | 257 |
| 1988 | 287 |
| 1987 | 271 |
| 1986 | 280 |
| 1985 | 249 |
| 1984 | 265 |
| 1983 | 269 |
| 1982 | 295 |
| 1981 | 325 |
| 1980 | 283 |
| 1979 | 343 |
| 1978 | 193 |
| 1977 | 195 |
| 1976 | 201 |
| 1975 | 211 |
| 1974 | 207 |
| 1973 | 214 |
| 1972 | 212 |
| 1971 | 253 |
| 1970 | 299 |
| 1969 | 303 |
| 1968 | 302 |
| 1967 | 264 |
| 1966 | 263 |
| 1965 | 302 |
| 1964 | 294 |
| 1963 | 338 |
| 1962 | 359 |
| 1961 | 332 |
| 1960 | 295 |
| 1959 | 230 |
| 1958 | 220 |
| 1957 | 228 |
| 1956 | 168 |
| 1955 | 153 |
| 1954 | 114 |
| 1953 | 70 |
| 1952 | 61 |
| 1951 | 60 |
| 1950 | 53 |
| 1949 | 43 |
| 1948 | 48 |
| 1947 | 57 |
| 1946 | 50 |
| 1945 | 43 |
| 1944 | 33 |
| 1943 | 37 |
| 1942 | 36 |
| 1941 | 25 |
| 1940 | 30 |
| 1939 | 18 |
| 1938 | 26 |
| 1937 | 22 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1928 | 5 |