Girl · #13,792 in 2026

Leelou

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

Current Rank

#13,792

Peak Rank

#14,962 (2012)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2012

First Year

2019

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#14962

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Leelou

Leelou first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2012, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 6 Leelous were born — ranking #14,962 that year. As of 2026, Leelou ranks #13,792 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Leelous have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s 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 Leelou

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

Lulu
Lila
Leila
Lilo
Lela
Leela
Lelo
Lely
Leilah
Laulu
Leally
Lala

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leelou

What does the name Leelou mean?

Leelou is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2012. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Leelou in 2026?

In 2026, Leelou ranks #13,792 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Leelou most popular?

Leelou reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #14,962 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Leelou a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Leelou?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leelou include Phara, Memoree, Lezah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leelou

Leelou is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Leelou's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #14,962. Use the chart and map above to compare Leelou'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.