Baby Name Popularity Profile

Leanna

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Leanna.

✦ Graceful meadow 🌍 English, Hebrew traditional
National Rank (2025) #890
All-Time Peak Rank #384 Achieved 1989
Total U.S. Births 25,932 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 1990s 675 births in 1990
💡 The Leanna Vibe: Considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Graceful meadow
Language Origin English, Hebrew
Origin Type multiple
A modern English name, often considered a blend of Lee (meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing') and Anna (meaning 'grace' or 'favor'). It may also be influenced by or be a variant of Liana (from French 'liane', meaning 'vine').
Common Nicknames
Lee Anna Annie Lea
Alternative Spellings
Liana Leana Lianna
Pronunciation: lee-AN-uh
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Leanna

According to SSA data, Leanna achieved its highest historical rank of #384 in 1989. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1990 with 675 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 19.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Leanna across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift -19.1% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 675 births in 1990
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 5 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 90
1890s: 133
1900s: 138
1910s: 298
1920s: 512
1930s: 507
1940s: 971
1950s: 1,337
1960s: 1,863
1970s: 2,261
1980s: 3,694
1990s: 4,820
2000s: 3,833
2010s: 3,738
2020s: 1,737

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Le-ana
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State California
Top States California, Washington, Oregon, Indiana, Ohio
States with Data 44
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
California #639 3,448 1990 +48.5% Growth
Washington #1162 548 1990 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 301 1992 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #768 772 1992 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #495 1,470 1989 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #983 387 1989 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 325 1951 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #541 675 1989 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #1034 979 2010 42.3% Decline
Colorado #856 270 1989 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #1063 475 1989 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #995 1,651 1990 +7.4% Growth
Kentucky Unranked 374 1985 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 112 1989 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 264 1952 Insufficient historical volume
New York #1125 1,522 2010 51.9% Decline
Virginia Unranked 438 1989 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina Unranked 547 1990 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #424 1,009 1990 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #1297 502 1990 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #915 677 1990 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #810 470 1997 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 231 1962 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #595 210 1991 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #1186 760 1989 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #735 275 1994 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #931 229 1990 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 270 1990 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 135 1985 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #859 253 1990 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #946 297 1991 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 167 1990 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 38 1989 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 96 1990 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 93 1988 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 142 1997 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 47 1927 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 11 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 6 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 5 1972 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 5 1989 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 5 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 13 1973 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 5 1981 Insufficient historical volume

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