girls' name · peaked 1989

Leandra

Every Leandra since 1913 — 7,067 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#3,620
among girls
Babies in 2025
42
named Leandra
Peak year
1989
275 babies
All-time total
7,067
since 1913

The story of Leandra

Leandra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,620 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1913, 7,067 American babies have been named Leandra. Its peak came in 1989, when 275 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Leandra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Leandra year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 42 #3,620
2024 38 #3,933
2023 34 #4,243
2022 44 #3,571
2021 28 #4,786
2020 44 #3,475
2019 40 #3,759
2018 45 #3,467
2017 59 #2,859
2016 59 #2,890
2015 50 #3,282
2014 71 #2,526
2013 57 #2,958
2012 84 #2,253
2011 82 #2,287
2010 100 #2,004
2009 87 #2,259
2008 82 #2,372
2007 106 #1,948
2006 103 #1,951
2005 107 #1,825
2004 113 #1,722
2003 123 #1,572
2002 114 #1,631
2001 126 #1,492
2000 142 #1,331
1995 199 #946
1990 250 #804
1985 124 #1,151 5 #7,142
1980 86 #1,428
1975 71 #1,452
1970 40 #2,064
1965 23 #2,576
1960 26 #2,341
1955 17 #2,787
1950 20 #2,218
1945 7 #3,851
1940 7 #3,692
1935 9 #3,049
1930 9 #3,205
1925 5 #5,418
1920 6 #4,680
1915 8 #3,289
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Famous people named Leandra

  1. Leandra Leal Actor · b. 1982

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Leandra in 2025?

Leandra ranked #3,620 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Leandra?

7,067 babies have been named Leandra in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Leandra most popular?

Leandra peaked in 1989, when 275 newborns received the name.

Is Leandra a boy or girl name?

Leandra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Leandra rising or falling?

Leandra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Leandra?

Well-known people named Leandra include Leandra Leal (actor).

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