Leland
How to say it: LEE-lund · /ˈlilənd/
English surname from Old English meaning 'meadow land' or 'fallow land' (lea + land); used as a given name since the 19th century.
Leland was the 442nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 612 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are down about 29% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #520 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #442 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 612 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,695 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | −29% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #520 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After peaking in the 1920s, Leland faded until a quiet spell in the 1990s. It returned after nearly disappearing yet remains well below its peak and is expected to slip.
What goes with it
Mellow and liquid with lingering l sounds. Everett shares its style and Lee works as a short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Leland is about 1 in 196.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Leland
- Leland Stanford (1824–1893)American politician and railroad tycoon
- Leland D. Melvin (born 1964)NASA astronaut and engineer
- Leland Orser (born 1960)American actor
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