How Many People Are Named Leland?

57,917

people in the United States are named Leland

1 in 5,784 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#993

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0173%

Of US population

Peak Year

2007

1,035 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname, originally from an English place name, which meant "fallow land" in Old English. A famous bearer was the politician, businessman and Stanford University founder Leland Stanford (1824-1893).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.9%
Male
99.1%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 61.2 years old

Young (<30) 17,069
29.5%
Adult (30–60) 7,346
12.7%
Senior (>60) 33,502
57.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 5,148
Texas 2,907
Illinois 2,481
New York 2,463
Ohio 2,433
Michigan 2,330
Missouri 1,906
Iowa 1,873
Pennsylvania 1,829
Indiana 1,648

💡 Fun Facts About "Leland"

  • 558 babies were named Leland in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2007
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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