Leiden Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLYE-den / /ˈlaɪdən/Dutch; German
Meaning
Dutch: from the city of Leiden; German: to lead
Historical & Cultural Background
Leiden is a city in the Netherlands known for its prestigious university, which is one of the oldest in Europe. The name has historical significance in Dutch culture and is associated with the Dutch Golden Age. It is also a surname in some German-speaking regions, reflecting leadership or guidance.
Trend Summary
The name Leiden is not widely used in the U.S. and does not appear in recent popularity trends.
Similar Names
Variants
—
International Variants
—
Famous people named Leiden
—
Fictional characters named Leiden
—
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Leiden was first seen in the United States in 2010. Leiden has ranked as high as #1384 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Leiden has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Leiden
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2021 | 6 |