Leland
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Meadow land, fallow land
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #494 in 2025 with 612 babies born.
History: Leland surged in the 2010s-2020s as a surname-name. Stanford University founder Leland Stanford shaped California. Dog the Bounty Hunter named his son Leland — very different energy. Leland represents the American name that spans from Ivy League endowments to reality TV bounty hunting.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Leland? About 1 in 5,317 babies born in 2025 were named Leland, or roughly 1.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Leland
What does the name Leland mean?
Leland means “Meadow land, fallow land” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Leland?
Leland has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Meadow land, fallow land”.
How popular is Leland?
Leland ranked #494 in 2025 — given to 612 babies that year.
When was Leland most popular?
Leland peaked in 2007 with 1,029 babies registered that year.
Is Leland a boy or girl name?
Leland is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Lelands in registered births are male.
Is the name Leland rising or falling in popularity?
Leland has risen 6213 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6707 in 2020 to #494 in 2025.
How long has Leland been recorded?
Leland appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.