Leelynn
A unique combination of "Lee" and "Lynn", potentially meaning beautiful meadow or beautiful cascade.
Name Census estimates that about 227 living Americans carry the first name Leelynn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 69.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Leelynn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leelynn births was 2020 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leelynn. 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
227
~ 1 in 1,509,931 Americans
Peak year
2020
25 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,062
Tracked since 1999
Gender
Gender distribution for Leelynn
Leelynn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 229 total registrations, 159 (69.4%) were male and 70 (30.6%) were female.
Leelynn as a male name
- Ranked #7,062 in 2024
- 12 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (19 births)
Leelynn as a female name
- Ranked #16,644 in 2021
- 5 female births in 2021
- Peak: 2019 (9 births)
Popularity
Leelynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Leelynn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 146 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Leelynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Leelynn 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 Leelynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Leelynn
The name Leelynn is of English origin, derived from a combination of the Old English words "lee," meaning a meadow or field, and "linn," meaning a pool or waterfall. This name likely emerged during the medieval period in England, reflecting the connection to the natural landscape and countryside.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Leelynn can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and estates commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, a woman named Leelynn was listed as a tenant farmer in the county of Wiltshire, indicative of the name's medieval roots.
During the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name Leelynn was Leelynn de Montfort, a noblewoman who played a pivotal role in the Barons' War against King Henry III. Her bravery and unwavering support for her husband, Simon de Montfort, earned her a place in the historical chronicles of the time.
In the 16th century, Leelynn Woodbury, an English poet and playwright, gained recognition for her works depicting the pastoral life of the countryside. Her poems often featured vivid descriptions of meadows and streams, perhaps inspired by the meaning of her name.
Moving forward to the 18th century, Leelynn Fairfax was a prominent figure in the American Revolution. As a member of the Virginia gentry, she actively supported the Patriot cause and provided shelter and aid to Continental soldiers during the war.
Another notable bearer of the name was Leelynn Bronte, the eldest of the famous Bronte sisters. Born in 1815, she is remembered for her contributions to literature, particularly her novel "The Professor," which explored themes of love, duty, and the constraints faced by women in Victorian society.
While the name Leelynn has its roots in the English language, its meaning and connection to nature have resonated across cultures, making it a timeless and enduring choice for parents seeking a name with historical significance and a sense of tranquility.
People
Leelynn + 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
Leelynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leelynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 227 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leelynn 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 1,509,931 US residents.
Is Leelynn a common name?
We classify Leelynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 229 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leelynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Leelynn was 2020, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leelynn is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Leelynn a male name?
Yes, 69.4% of people registered as Leelynn in the SSA data are male. 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.