Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Leelin

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

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#7,691 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2009

First Year

2024

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#7691

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Leelin

Leelin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2009, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 10 Leelins were born — ranking #7,691 that year. As of 2026, Leelin ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 60 Leelins 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+

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Names that sound like Leelin

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

Lalin
Lilin
Luellen
Lallan
Lolling
Lulling
Leeanne
Loling
Luling
Lila
Leila
Lela

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leelin

What does the name Leelin mean?

Leelin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Leelin in 2026?

In 2026, Leelin ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Leelin most popular?

Leelin reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #7,691 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Leelin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Leelin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leelin include Roston, Corrin, Jasman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leelin

Leelin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 60 births in the dataset. Leelin's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #7,691. Use the chart and map above to compare Leelin'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.