Boy · #3,024 in 2026

Leam

Name: Popularity of the name Leam in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Leam, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,024

Peak Rank

#2,989 (2024)

Total Babies

416

5-Yr Trend

+66%

2005

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#2989

Peak Rank

416

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Leam

Leam first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 41 Leams were born — ranking #2,989 that year. As of 2026, Leam ranks #3,024 for baby boys with 41 births, rising sharply (+66% over the past five years). In total, more than 416 Leams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Leam

Phonetically similar names — useful when Leam is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Leem
Liem
Leme
Leim
Leeme
Lame
Lean
Lime
Lamb
Limb
Loom
Lem

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leam

What does the name Leam mean?

Leam is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Leam in 2026?

In 2026, Leam ranks #3,024 among boys' names in the U.S., with 41 babies given the name that year.

When was Leam most popular?

Leam reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #2,989 that year with 41 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Leam most popular?

Leam has historically been most popular in Florida, New York, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Leam.

Is Leam a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Leam is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Leam?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leam include Simone, Hermilo, Adrienne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leam

Leam is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 416 births in the dataset. Leam's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #2,989. Use the chart and map above to compare Leam's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.