Will my child share the name Leland with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Leland per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Leland in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Leland becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Leland is declining: down 260 places since 2020, to #2,664 in 2025. It peaked at #234 in 2007.

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.

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Leland is a distinctive choice, ranked #2664 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Leland in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#2664

US Rank #494

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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Leland in their class.

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