Leander Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEE-an-der / /ˈliː.ændər/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: 'lion man'; Latin: 'brave as a lion'
Historical & Cultural Background
Leander is derived from the Greek name Leandros, which combines 'leon' (lion) and 'aner' (man). In Greek mythology, Leander was known for swimming across the Hellespont to meet his lover, Hero. The name has been used in various literary works, symbolizing love and bravery. It has also appeared in different cultures, often associated with strength and courage.
Trend Summary
Leander has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Leandro
- Leandros
International Variants
- Leandro (Spanish/Italian)
- Leandros (Greek)
Famous people named Leander
Leander Paes is an Indian professional tennis player known for his achievements in doubles and mixed doubles.
Leander Dendoncker is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Leander McCormick was an American inventor and industrialist known for his contributions to agricultural machinery.
Leander Starr Jameson was a British politician and colonial administrator in Southern Africa.
Fictional characters named Leander
Leander is a character in the play 'Hero and Leander' by Christopher Marlowe, known for his tragic love story.
Leander is a character in the novel 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt, representing themes of obsession and morality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Leander was first seen in the United States in 1880. Leander has ranked as high as #1259 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Minnesota, Arizona, California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Leander has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Leander (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 10 | |
NY | 9 | |
OH | 6 | |
CA | 6 | |
VA | 5 | |
IL | 5 | |
MA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 17 |
1881 | 21 |
1882 | 28 |
1883 | 18 |
1884 | 21 |
1885 | 16 |
1886 | 17 |
1887 | 8 |
1889 | 22 |
1890 | 20 |
1891 | 11 |
1892 | 16 |
1893 | 11 |
1894 | 10 |
1895 | 9 |
1896 | 13 |
1897 | 15 |
1898 | 9 |
1899 | 7 |
1900 | 16 |
1901 | 6 |
1902 | 13 |
1903 | 12 |
1904 | 8 |
1905 | 11 |
1906 | 11 |
1907 | 19 |
1908 | 23 |
1909 | 16 |
1910 | 16 |
1911 | 25 |
1912 | 35 |
1913 | 43 |
1914 | 72 |
1915 | 68 |
1916 | 67 |
1917 | 82 |
1918 | 93 |
1919 | 82 |
1920 | 91 |
1921 | 99 |
1922 | 82 |
1923 | 93 |
1924 | 84 |
1925 | 72 |
1926 | 73 |
1927 | 76 |
1928 | 70 |
1929 | 60 |
1930 | 60 |
1931 | 50 |
1932 | 70 |
1933 | 50 |
1934 | 54 |
1935 | 62 |
1936 | 47 |
1937 | 52 |
1938 | 41 |
1939 | 42 |
1940 | 55 |
1941 | 54 |
1942 | 58 |
1943 | 42 |
1944 | 42 |
1945 | 36 |
1946 | 42 |
1947 | 50 |
1948 | 40 |
1949 | 60 |
1950 | 49 |
1951 | 66 |
1952 | 46 |
1953 | 53 |
1954 | 55 |
1955 | 63 |
1956 | 68 |
1957 | 72 |
1958 | 69 |
1959 | 62 |
1960 | 63 |
1961 | 63 |
1962 | 68 |
1963 | 59 |
1964 | 54 |
1965 | 49 |
1966 | 55 |
1967 | 48 |
1968 | 55 |
1969 | 62 |
1970 | 46 |
1971 | 49 |
1972 | 53 |
1973 | 54 |
1974 | 46 |
1975 | 46 |
1976 | 49 |
1977 | 52 |
1978 | 46 |
1979 | 46 |
1980 | 53 |
1981 | 45 |
1982 | 47 |
1983 | 34 |
1984 | 46 |
1985 | 37 |
1986 | 39 |
1987 | 30 |
1988 | 41 |
1989 | 37 |
1990 | 41 |
1991 | 42 |
1992 | 31 |
1993 | 28 |
1994 | 43 |
1995 | 26 |
1996 | 32 |
1997 | 37 |
1998 | 27 |
1999 | 30 |
2000 | 36 |
2001 | 36 |
2002 | 38 |
2003 | 29 |
2004 | 33 |
2005 | 43 |
2006 | 42 |
2007 | 47 |
2008 | 50 |
2009 | 52 |
2010 | 57 |
2011 | 50 |
2012 | 58 |
2013 | 61 |
2014 | 69 |
2015 | 74 |
2016 | 84 |
2017 | 64 |
2018 | 64 |
2019 | 88 |
2020 | 90 |
2021 | 89 |
2022 | 111 |
2023 | 117 |
2024 | 94 |