Leann
Every Leann since 1925 — 24,363 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leann
Leann is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,232 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1925, 24,363 American babies have been named Leann. Its peak came in 1963, when 636 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Leann stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leann 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 | 34 | #4,232 | — | — |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,791 | — | — |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,703 | — | — |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,743 | — | — |
| 2021 | 44 | #3,526 | — | — |
| 2020 | 55 | #2,951 | — | — |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,739 | — | — |
| 2018 | 52 | #3,140 | — | — |
| 2017 | 53 | #3,076 | — | — |
| 2016 | 68 | #2,608 | — | — |
| 2015 | 81 | #2,305 | — | — |
| 2014 | 105 | #1,915 | — | — |
| 2013 | 105 | #1,914 | — | — |
| 2012 | 120 | #1,726 | — | — |
| 2011 | 122 | #1,713 | — | — |
| 2010 | 121 | #1,727 | — | — |
| 2009 | 133 | #1,682 | — | — |
| 2008 | 149 | #1,551 | — | — |
| 2007 | 145 | #1,568 | — | — |
| 2006 | 168 | #1,370 | — | — |
| 2005 | 164 | #1,339 | — | — |
| 2004 | 162 | #1,319 | — | — |
| 2003 | 187 | #1,157 | — | — |
| 2002 | 184 | #1,134 | — | — |
| 2001 | 210 | #1,028 | — | — |
| 2000 | 217 | #978 | — | — |
| 1995 | 168 | #1,064 | — | — |
| 1990 | 306 | #694 | — | — |
| 1985 | 440 | #478 | — | — |
| 1980 | 484 | #442 | — | — |
| 1975 | 354 | #505 | — | — |
| 1970 | 580 | #403 | — | — |
| 1965 | 617 | #368 | — | — |
| 1960 | 580 | #396 | — | — |
| 1955 | 375 | #470 | — | — |
| 1950 | 156 | #688 | — | — |
| 1945 | 65 | #961 | — | — |
| 1940 | 35 | #1,260 | — | — |
| 1935 | 23 | #1,585 | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,872 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,419 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Leann
- LeAnn Rimes Singer · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leann in 2025?
Leann ranked #4,232 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leann?
24,363 babies have been named Leann in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leann most popular?
Leann peaked in 1963, when 636 newborns received the name.
Is Leann a boy or girl name?
Leann is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leann rising or falling?
Leann is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Leann?
Well-known people named Leann include LeAnn Rimes (singer).