Is Leland a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Leland is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Leland?

It’s currently ranked #478 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Leland?

LEE-land · IPA: /ˈliː.lənd/

Leland Boy

Popularity: #478 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationLEE-land / ˈliː.lənd

English; Welsh

Meaning

English: meadow land; Welsh: from the land of the leal

Historical & Cultural Background

Leland is derived from Old English elements meaning 'meadow land.' It has been used as both a surname and a given name. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in the United States. It is associated with various places named Leland, enhancing its geographical significance.

Trend Summary

Leland has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable increase in usage during the late 20th century.

Variants

Leeland

International Variants

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Famous people named Leland

Leland Stanford was an American industrialist and politician, known for founding Stanford University.

Leland Yee is a former California State Senator who was involved in various legislative efforts.

Leland Palmer is a character in the television series Twin Peaks, known for her complex role in the storyline.

Leland Orser is an American actor recognized for his roles in films and television series.

Fictional characters named Leland

Leland Gaunt is a character in Stephen King's novel Needful Things, serving as the antagonist.

Leland Palmer is a character in the television series Twin Peaks, known for his troubled relationship with his daughter.

Sibling Suggestions

Liam Leo Luca Logan Landon Lorenzo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leland was first seen in the United States in 1880. Leland has ranked as high as #593 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Leland has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Leland (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
MI	51	10%
CA	39	8%
OH	34	7%
TX	25	5%
GA	23	5%
IN	20	4%
PA	19	4%
FL	19	4%
NY	19	4%
NC	18	4%
MO	17	3%
IL	14	3%
KY	14	3%
TN	14	3%
UT	14	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	9
1881	9
1882	13
1883	21
1884	14
1885	23
1886	27
1887	20
1888	37
1889	29
1890	45
1891	36
1892	57
1893	60
1894	55
1895	54
1896	61
1897	59
1898	50
1899	62
1900	76
1901	68
1902	58
1903	75
1904	69
1905	66
1906	99
1907	86
1908	78
1909	90
1910	97
1911	127
1912	252
1913	338
1914	413
1915	597
1916	571
1917	627
1918	691
1919	668
1920	799
1921	866
1922	767
1923	807
1924	775
1925	858
1926	776
1927	823
1928	789
1929	762
1930	706
1931	694
1932	638
1933	645
1934	665
1935	623
1936	596
1937	555
1938	585
1939	570
1940	608
1941	636
1942	675
1943	676
1944	596
1945	540
1946	569
1947	656
1948	672
1949	633
1950	559
1951	591
1952	603
1953	536
1954	514
1955	564
1956	516
1957	480
1958	461
1959	431
1960	408
1961	430
1962	385
1963	360
1964	398
1965	357
1966	338
1967	316
1968	254
1969	283
1970	268
1971	247
1972	253
1973	241
1974	221
1975	203
1976	206
1977	207
1978	231
1979	207
1980	209
1981	211
1982	182
1983	209
1984	203
1985	166
1986	196
1987	214
1988	250
1989	263
1990	272
1991	267
1992	221
1993	204
1994	165
1995	175
1996	144
1997	167
1998	140
1999	129
2000	136
2001	107
2002	134
2003	129
2004	110
2005	371
2006	903
2007	1,029
2008	726
2009	895
2010	963
2011	950
2012	897
2013	773
2014	758
2015	856
2016	758
2017	817
2018	747
2019	743
2020	634
2021	720
2022	609
2023	567
2024	540