Lehan
Of Hindi origin, meaning "a person who accepts whatever comes".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lehan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lehan today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lehan births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lehan. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lehan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,456
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Lehan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lehan 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 Lehan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lehan
The name Lehan is believed to have originated in the ancient Gaelic language, which was spoken in parts of modern-day Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 5th and 15th centuries.
One possible origin of Lehan is from the Gaelic word "leamhan," which means "elm tree." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near an elm tree or in an area with many elm trees. Another theory is that Lehan is derived from the Gaelic word "leannan," meaning "sweetheart" or "beloved."
In early Irish literature, there are references to individuals with names similar to Lehan, such as Lénan and Lénán. These names appeared in ancient manuscripts and historical records, indicating their use in medieval times.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Lehan was Lehan O'Mulconry, an Irish chronicler and historian who lived in the 13th century. He is known for his work, "The Book of the O'Mulconrys," which documented the history of his family and the region of Connacht.
Another notable figure was Lehan O'Clery, an Irish scholar and historian who lived in the 16th and 17th centuries. He was part of a team of scholars commissioned by the Lord Deputy of Ireland to compile a comprehensive history of Ireland, known as the "Annals of the Four Masters."
In the 18th century, Lehan O'Farrell was an Irish soldier who fought for the French army during the American Revolutionary War. He was part of the Irish Brigade and participated in several battles against the British forces.
During the 19th century, Lehan O'Brien was an Irish poet and writer who contributed to the literary revival of the Irish language. He published several collections of poetry and was known for his efforts to preserve and promote Irish culture and traditions.
In the early 20th century, Lehan Boyle was an Irish politician and member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA). He played a significant role in the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War.
While the name Lehan has roots in ancient Gaelic language and culture, it has been used by individuals from various backgrounds and regions throughout history, reflecting its enduring appeal and diverse heritage.
People
Lehan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lehan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lehan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lehan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lehan 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Lehan a common name?
We classify Lehan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lehan most popular?
The single biggest year for Lehan was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lehan is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lehan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lehan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lehan 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.
Is Lehan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lehan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lehan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Lehan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.