Boy · #7,224 in 2026

Leyland

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

Current Rank

#7,224

Peak Rank

#4,542 (2015)

Total Babies

292

5-Yr Trend

-18%

1982

First Year

2024

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#4542

Peak Rank

292

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Leyland

Leyland first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 21 Leylands were born — ranking #4,542 that year. As of 2026, Leyland ranks #7,224 for baby boys with 11 births, falling sharply (-18%). In total, more than 292 Leylands have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Leyland

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

Layland
Leland
Leeland
Lowland
Lakeland
Playland
Wayland
Weyland
Loveland
Cleland
Lackland
Clelland

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leyland

What does the name Leyland mean?

Leyland is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Leyland in 2026?

In 2026, Leyland ranks #7,224 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Leyland most popular?

Leyland reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #4,542 that year with 21 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Leyland a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Leyland?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leyland include Snyder, Olamide, Jomari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leyland

Leyland is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 292 births in the dataset. Leyland's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #4,542. Use the chart and map above to compare Leyland'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.