Girl · #3,782 in 2026

Leaner

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

Current Rank

#3,782

Peak Rank

#1,996 (1917)

Total Babies

373

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1882

First Year

1939

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#1996

Peak Rank

373

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Leaner

Leaner first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1882, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 17 Leaners were born — ranking #1,996 that year. As of 2026, Leaner ranks #3,782 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 373 Leaners have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Leaner

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

Loner
Liner
Lunar
Lemur
Loaner
Leamer
Lanr
Lennar
Lanner
Lemure
Lehner
Launer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leaner

What does the name Leaner mean?

Leaner is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1882. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Leaner in 2026?

In 2026, Leaner ranks #3,782 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Leaner most popular?

Leaner reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #1,996 that year with 17 babies given the name.

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

Leaner has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Leaner.

Is Leaner a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Leaner?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leaner include Gertude, Opha, Ura. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leaner

Leaner is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1882 and has accumulated 373 births in the dataset. Leaner's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #1,996. Use the chart and map above to compare Leaner'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.