Boy · #4,197 in 2026

Leeward

In geography and seamanship, windward and leeward are directions relative to the wind. Windward is upwind from the point of reference, i.e., facing the direction from which the wind is coming; leeward is downwind from the point of reference, i.e., along the direction towards which the wind is going.

Current Rank
#4,197
Peak Rank
#4,197 (1925)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1925
First Year
1925
Last Year
1925
Peak Year
#4197
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Leeward

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In geography and seamanship, windward and leeward are directions relative to the wind. Windward is upwind from the point of reference, i.e., facing the direction from which the wind is coming; leeward is downwind from the point of reference, i.e., along the direction towards which the wind is going.

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Origin & history
The term "windward" has roots in both Low German and Old English . The word "lee", which means a place without wind, comes from the Old Norse hle ' cover ' and has been used in marine navigation in Germany since medieval times. The word "wind," meaning "air in motion," comes from Proto-Germanic * winda- and has evolved over time, with pronunciation changes influenced by similar words like "windy." The word "wind" has been associated with emptiness and vanity since the late 13th century. Additionally, "wind" has been used figuratively in phrases like "which way the wind blows" to indicate the c

The Story of Leeward

Leeward first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1925, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 5 Leewards were born — ranking #4,197 that year. As of 2026, Leeward ranks #4,197 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Leewards have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Leeward

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Leeward

What does the name Leeward mean?
In geography and seamanship, windward and leeward are directions relative to the wind. Windward is upwind from the point of reference, i.e., facing the direction from which the wind is coming; leeward is downwind from the point of reference, i.e., along the direction towards which the wind is going.
How popular is Leeward in 2026?
In 2026, Leeward ranks #4,197 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Leeward most popular?
Leeward reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #4,197 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Leeward a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Leeward is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Leeward?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leeward include Medardo, Liandro, Sergei. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Leeward

Leeward is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1925 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Leeward's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #4,197. Use the chart and map above to compare Leeward'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.