girl's name
Leellen
lee-EL-un (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 34
Leellen is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1977 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1950, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1950.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Leellen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Leellen?
In 1977, Leellen was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Leellen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leellen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leellen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leellen
- English lee-EL-un
Sibling Names for Leellen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leellen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leellen
How popular is the name Leellen?
In 1977, Leellen was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Leellen a girl's or a boy's name?
Leellen is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leellen?
Leellen has 3 syllables.
When was Leellen most popular?
Leellen peaked in 1950, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.