Leyland first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Leyland has been for the last 42 years (from 1982 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Leyland

From an English place name, possibly meaning "rising land cultivated with leeks".

Popularity of Leyland by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Leyland is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 12 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Leyland.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 12 0
2022 10 0
2021 9 0
2020 7 0
2019 21 0
2018 13 0
2017 17 0
2016 19 0
2015 21 0
2014 19 0
2013 20 0
2012 13 0
2011 13 0
2010 11 0
2009 9 0
2008 16 0
2007 11 0
2006 8 0
1998 6 0
1995 5 0
1994 6 0
1990 5 0
1987 5 0
1982 5 0

The history of the first name Leyland

The name Leyland has its origins in the Old English language, tracing back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the words "leah" meaning a meadow or clearing in a forest, and "land" meaning land or territory. The name was commonly used in the northern counties of England, particularly in Lancashire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Leyland can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as the name of a settlement in Lancashire. This suggests that the name was already in use as a place name during the medieval period.

In the 13th century, the name Leyland appeared in various historical records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Lancashire, where it was often used as a surname for people hailing from the town of Leyland.

The earliest known individual with the first name Leyland was Leyland de Chorley, a landowner and nobleman who lived in the 14th century. He was mentioned in several charters and legal documents from the time, indicating that the name was used as a given name during this period.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the first name Leyland. One of the most famous was Leyland Bassett (1801-1876), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Exchange and the Reform Club.

Another prominent figure was Leyland Huntington (1870-1922), an American businessman and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the oil industry in California. He founded the Huntington Beach Company and was instrumental in the growth of the city of Huntington Beach.

In the realm of sports, Leyland Guion Stevenson (1892-1962) was a British athlete who competed in the 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics. He won a gold medal in the 4x400 meter relay at the 1920 Antwerp Olympics.

The name Leyland also appeared in the literary world with Leyland Bryans (1901-1986), an American author and playwright who wrote several successful novels and plays in the mid-20th century.

Finally, Leyland Hazlewood (1929-2007) was an American musician and songwriter, best known for his work with Lee Hazlewood and for co-writing the hit song "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" for Nancy Sinatra.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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