Leann
Leann is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Combination of Lee ('clearing' or 'meadow') and Ann ('grace' or 'favor').
Origin and history
Leann is an English combination name formed by joining Lee and Ann. It gained popularity in the United States throughout the mid-to-late 20th century. Today it is moderately used, offering a familiar yet classic blended sound.
Popularity in the United States
24,356 babies in the United States have been named Leann since 1880. It ranks #931 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1858.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.2 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- MN (5.7 %)
- PA (5.3 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 17 |
| 1930-1940 | 221 |
| 1940-1950 | 817 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,411 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,057 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,140 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,322 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,520 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,719 |
| 2010-2019 | 889 |
| 2020-2029 | 243 |
Famous people named Leann
- LeAnn Rimes: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Lee, Annie, Lea
Fun facts
- Leann belongs to a popular 20th-century American trend of merging two classic short names into a single double-barreled name.
- The name is frequently spelled as Leanne, LeeAnn, or Lee Anne, each sharing the same basic origin.