Leann is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Leann means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Leann across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Leann has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Leann is a girl name of English origin meaning “graceful willow, or light”. A blend of Lee and Ann.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 24,363 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 87 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 84 births |
| Northern Ireland since 1997 | 4 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 137 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Leann per year, United States (1925 to 2025). United States peaked in 1963 (636/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1988 (20/yr) · Scotland peaked in 1979 (10/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1999 (9/yr) · Northern Ireland peaked in 2006 (4/yr).
Leann has been a fairly common baby name in the United States. It was most common in 1963, when it ranked #685 nationally (given to 636 babies that year).
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