Boys name · Illinois
Leland in Illinois
Leland was the 495th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 21 babies named Leland that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 2,502 babies Leland.
Popularity over time
Leland in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | 174th |
| 1925 | 52 | 152nd |
| 1940 | 25 | 214th |
| 1955 | 27 | 285th |
| 1971 | 8 | 673rd |
| 1991 | 9 | 758th |
| 2010 | 35 | 355th |
| 2025 | 21 | 495th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 174th in 1910 to 495th in 2025.
The most babies named Leland in Illinois in a single year was 60, in 1927. Its best showing was 139th among boys names in 1927.
Across the country, Leland reached its best rank of 46th in Utah (1921). See Leland in every state →
How popular is Leland in Illinois?
Leland was the 495th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 21 babies named Leland that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 2,502 babies Leland.
How many babies are named Leland in Illinois?
In 2025, 21 babies were named Leland in Illinois. The most babies named Leland in Illinois in a single year was 60, in 1927.
What is the rank of Leland in Illinois?
Leland ranked 495th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 139th among boys names in 1927.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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