Leeanne
Leeanne is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Combination of Lee (meadow, clearing) and Anne (grace, favor).
Origin and history
Leeanne is an English compound name combining Lee and Anne. It brings together the root meanings of 'clearing' or 'meadow' with 'grace' or 'favor'. In the United States, it is a recognizable modern compound name that peaked in usage during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
3,148 babies in the United States have been named Leeanne since 1880. It ranks #3170 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2062.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.6 %)
- NY (20.6 %)
- PA (12.7 %)
- MA (11.6 %)
- MI (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 10 |
| 1940-1950 | 82 |
| 1950-1960 | 249 |
| 1960-1970 | 682 |
| 1970-1980 | 532 |
| 1980-1990 | 662 |
| 1990-2000 | 464 |
| 2000-2010 | 280 |
| 2010-2019 | 148 |
| 2020-2029 | 39 |
Famous people named Leeanne
- Leeanne Locken: Television personality, Actress
Nicknames
Lee, Annie, Leelee
Fun facts
- Leeanne blends the Old English element Lee with the French and Hebrew-derived name Anne.
- The name experienced its highest period of adoption in the U.S. between the 1960s and 1990s.