Leander
4 countries#1459 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leander was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,956 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1459 · peaked in 2025 with 122 births
Most common in: North Carolina, Minnesota, Arizona, California, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
136 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 2020 with 14 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
133 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1984 · peaked in 2020 with 14 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
10 births recorded 2010–2016 · peaked in 2016 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2024–2024 · peaked in 2024 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Leander’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2744 | — |
| 2007 | #2602 | ↑142 |
| 2008 | #2515 | ↑87 |
| 2009 | #2451 | ↑64 |
| 2010 | #2262 | ↑189 |
| 2011 | #2478 | ↓216 |
| 2012 | #2238 | ↑240 |
| 2013 | #2165 | ↑73 |
| 2014 | #2044 | ↑121 |
| 2015 | #1931 | ↑113 |
| 2016 | #1799 | ↑132 |
| 2017 | #2130 | ↓331 |
| 2018 | #2147 | ↓17 |
| 2019 | #1762 | ↑385 |
| 2020 | #1716 | ↑46 |
| 2021 | #1784 | ↓68 |
| 2022 | #1566 | ↑218 |
| 2023 | #1508 | ↑58 |
| 2024 | #1752 | ↓244 |
| 2025 | #1459 | ↑293 |
Frequently asked questions about Leander
Is Leander a popular name?
Yes — Leander currently ranks #1459 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Leander more common for boys or girls?
Leander is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Leander most popular?
Leander peaked in 2025 in United States, with 122 recorded births that year.
Is Leander rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Leander’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #425 in 1880 to #1459 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Leander?
At least 7,102 babies have been recorded with the name Leander across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Leander popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leander appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Leander?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Leander include Jakobe, Jaxen, Luther, Ross.
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