Leaann
A feminine French variation of the Spanish name Lena, meaning bright.
Name Census estimates that about 392 living Americans carry the first name Leaann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Leaann today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leaann births was 1962 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leaann. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
392
~ 1 in 874,373 Americans
Peak year
1962
31 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
2002 SSA rank
#16,983
Tracked since 1948
Popularity
Leaann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Leaann from the 1940s through to the 2000s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 173 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Leaann by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Leaann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Leaanns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Leaann
The name Leaann is a feminine given name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic words "leth" meaning "half" and "ann" meaning "grace" or "favor". It is believed to have originated in the 16th century among the Scottish Highlands.
Historically, the name Leaann was popularized by its association with the legendary Scottish princess Leaann of Argyll, who lived in the 12th century. She was renowned for her beauty, intelligence, and bravery, and her tale was widely recounted in Scottish folklore and ballads.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Leaann can be found in the ancient Scottish Chronicles of Holyrood Abbey, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 13th century. The manuscript mentions a noblewoman named Leaann MacGregor, who was known for her charitable works and patronage of the abbey.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Leaann. One of the most famous was Leaann Campbell (1565-1623), a Scottish poet and playwright who was celebrated for her lyrical verse and contributions to the Scottish Renaissance literary movement.
Another prominent figure was Leaann Sinclair (1670-1735), a Scottish mathematician and astronomer who made significant advancements in the field of celestial navigation and was one of the first women to be elected to the Royal Society of London.
In the realm of art, Leaann Fraser (1820-1892) was a renowned Scottish painter known for her vivid landscapes and portraits, many of which are housed in prestigious galleries throughout the United Kingdom.
Leaann MacDonald (1880-1957) was a Scottish suffragette and political activist who played a crucial role in the women's suffrage movement, advocating for equal rights and representation.
Lastly, Leaann Mackenzie (1918-2002) was a celebrated Scottish actress who graced both stage and screen, receiving critical acclaim for her performances in various productions, including several Shakespeare plays.
People
Leaann + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Leaann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leaann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 392 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leaann going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 874,373 US residents.
Is Leaann a common name?
We classify Leaann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 458 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leaann most popular?
The single biggest year for Leaann was 1962, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leaann is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Leaann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leaann in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.