Leanne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Leanne has its roots in English and possibly Welsh origins, meaning delicate or weary. It has evolved from historical forms such as Leah and Elin. Leanne gained popularity in the late 20th century and is often associated with warmth and kindness. It has no biblical relevance.
The name Leanne is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Leanne has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Leanne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1075th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 460th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 383rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 491st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1259th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2041st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Leanne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Leanne"
Pronunciation
/liˈæn/
Origin
English
Etymology
Leanne is a modern English name that likely derives from the Welsh name 'Elin' or 'Elen', which means 'nymph' or 'fairy'. It may also be related to the name 'Leah', which has Hebrew origins and means 'weary' or 'delicate'.
Meaning
delicate, weary, nymph, fairy
Language Evolution
Leanne, Leah, Elin, Elen
Historical Usage
Leanne became popular in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century, especially in the 1970s and 1980s as a feminine name.
Variants & Derivatives
Leah, Liana, Leena
Modern Popularity & Image
Leanne is perceived as a soft, feminine name, often associated with warmth and kindness. It remains moderately popular in various English-speaking countries.
Famous People
Leanne Rimes, Leanne Wood, Leanne Hainsby
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Leanne"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Leanne"
"Leanne" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1075th of 9204 | 870 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 460th of 12526 | 7,542 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 383rd of 19264 | 9,468 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 491st of 27321 | 7,703 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1259th of 35406 | 2,829 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2041st of 30306 | 1,144 |
Regional Popularity of "Leanne" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Leanne" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
44.83% 693rd/1546 |
61.70% 960th/1556 |
- |
44.21% 684th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
15.58% 347th/2227 |
20.86% 507th/2430 |
26.43% 754th/2853 |
13.48% 374th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
11.10% 326th/2937 |
9.85% 343rd/3483 |
15.92% 560th/3518 |
8.88% 359th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
12.65% 466th/3685 |
7.31% 327th/4475 |
11.90% 618th/5194 |
8.61% 544th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
30.29% 1388th/4582 |
17.08% 882nd/5164 |
20.84% 1524th/7313 |
15.57% 1162nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
60.17% 2397th/3984 |
36.53% 1639th/4487 |
32.75% 2234th/6822 |
28.98% 1819th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Leanne"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Leanne" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.