Leeann
Leeann is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Gracious meadow or favor in the clearing.
Origin and history
Leeann is an English compound name combining Lee (meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow') and Ann (meaning 'grace' or 'favor'). It emerged as a popular combination in mid-twentieth-century America. Today, it is moderately rare, maintaining a steady but quiet presence.
Popularity in the United States
14,334 babies in the United States have been named Leeann since 1880. It ranks #1312 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1871.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.6 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- PA (8 %)
- MI (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 106 |
| 1940-1950 | 402 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,357 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,053 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,328 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,781 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,016 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,337 |
| 2010-2019 | 719 |
| 2020-2029 | 230 |
Famous people named Leeann
- Leeann Tweeden: Model, Television host
- Leeann Chin: Entrepreneur, Restaurateur
Nicknames
Lee, Annie
Fun facts
- Leeann blends two classical root names into a single unified given name.
- The name reached its highest popularity in the United States during the late 1960s and 1970s.