Leyland
Every Leyland since 1982 — 303 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leyland
Leyland is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,476 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 303 American babies have been named Leyland. Its peak came in 2015, when 21 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 Leyland stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leyland year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,476 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,550 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,134 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,094 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,573 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,181 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,735 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,562 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,435 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,060 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,643 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,988 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,736 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,523 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,454 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,388 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,731 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,671 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,413 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,243 |
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| 1995 | 5 | #9,731 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,957 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leyland in 2025?
Leyland ranked #7,476 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leyland?
303 babies have been named Leyland in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leyland most popular?
Leyland peaked in 2015, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Leyland a boy or girl name?
Leyland is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leyland rising or falling?
Leyland is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.