Boy · #7,560 in 2026

Leim

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

Current Rank

#7,560

Peak Rank

#7,500 (2011)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2010

First Year

2014

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#7500

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Leim

Leim first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2010, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 10 Leims were born — ranking #7,500 that year. As of 2026, Leim ranks #7,560 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 40 Leims 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+

No data

Names that sound like Leim

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

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leim

What does the name Leim mean?

Leim is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Leim in 2026?

In 2026, Leim ranks #7,560 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Leim most popular?

Leim reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #7,500 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Leim a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Leim?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leim include Andrus, Denley, Jolon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leim

Leim is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 40 births in the dataset. Leim's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #7,500. Use the chart and map above to compare Leim'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.