Leander
How to say it: lee-AN-der · /liˈændər/
Lion-man - ancient Greek name borne by the lover of Hero in Greek myth.
Leander was the 1,252nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 122 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up about 59% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,053 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,252 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 122 |
| Share of births | 1 in 27,174 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | +59% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,053 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Leander peaked in the 1880s, nearly vanished by the 1990s, and has come back.
What goes with it
Parents who love Leander also love
Nicknames
- Leo
- Lee
- Ander
Honouring a Leander in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Leander is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Greek, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish.
Famous people named Leander
- Leander Paes (born 1973)Indian tennis player
- Leander Dendoncker (born 1995)Belgian association football player
- Leander of Seville (534–600)Bishop of Seville
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Keep exploring
About as popular as Leander
In the same lists
Find names you'll both love, starting with Leander
The one-minute style quiz.