Will my child share the name Leland with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Leland per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Leland in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Leland becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Leland has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 518 places in the last five years. Its peak was #234 in 2007. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Leland popular in the US as well as the UK?

Leland is more popular in the US (#547) than in the UK (#2922). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Leland a popular baby name in the United States?

Leland ranks #547 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2922

Leland

Leland is a distinctive choice, ranked #2922 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Leland in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2922

US Rank #547

About the Name Leland

Leland has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 518 places in five years. It was most popular in 2007 at #234 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005.

Leland is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #547, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.