How old is someone named Leland?
The average Leland is 36 years old.
Half of all living Lelands are between 12 and 63. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Lelands are much younger than 36.
When was Leland popular?
Leland is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2007.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 776 | 0 |
| 1910s | 4,430 | 0 |
| 1920s | 8,085 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 6,319 | 750 |
| 1940s | 6,280 | 2,700 |
| 1950s | 5,267 | 3,400 |
| 1960s | 3,550 | 2,900 |
| 1970s | 2,295 | 2,100 |
| 1980s | 2,115 | 2,000 |
| 1990s | 1,905 | 1,800 |
| 2000s | 4,622 | 4,600 |
| 2010s | 8,365 | 8,300 |
| 2020s | 3,795 | 3,800 |
How many Lelands are still alive?
About 32,000 Lelands are alive in the US today. That's 55% of the roughly 59,000 babies named Leland since 1880.
Roughly half of all Lelands ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Leland?
About one in four living Lelands are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Leland an old name?
Somewhat. Leland is older than 60 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Leland will be 34 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Leland a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.9% of living Lelands are men.
Names the same age as Leland
NAME TWIN
Leland's name twin is Eva. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Eva's age curve is the closest match to Leland's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Leland
How old is the average Leland?
The average Leland in the US is 36 years old. The median is 23, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Leland?
About 32,000 Lelands are alive in the US today, out of roughly 59,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Leland most popular?
In 2007, when about 1,000 baby boys were named Leland.
Is Leland a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 29% of living Lelands, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this