Leelan
Every Leelan since 2005 — 554 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leelan
Leelan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,512 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 554 American babies have been named Leelan. Its peak came in 2015, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Leelan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leelan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,512 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,354 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,127 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,692 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,574 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3,980 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,684 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4,166 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,286 |
| 2016 | 31 | #3,573 |
| 2015 | 44 | #2,746 |
| 2014 | 41 | #2,869 |
| 2013 | 43 | #2,743 |
| 2012 | 42 | #2,852 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3,484 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,314 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3,377 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,213 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,311 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,216 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,779 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leelan in 2025?
Leelan ranked #5,512 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leelan?
554 babies have been named Leelan in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leelan most popular?
Leelan peaked in 2015, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Leelan a boy or girl name?
Leelan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leelan rising or falling?
Leelan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.