Origin, Meaning, And History Of Leland
Leland is derived from a surname in Old English meaning ‘fallow land.’ It is a topographical name for people from Leyland in Lancashire of West England. Leyland is made of the Old English elements læge and land, which means ‘untilled land’ or ‘someone who lives by the uncultivated land.’ It is probably a shortened version of McClellan or McLelland of Scottish or Irish origin.
Leland is a unisex name though it is predominantly used for boys. In the US, the name was fairly popular for boys in the 19th and early 20th centuries and ranked consistently among the top 1000s in these years. In England and Wales, too, the name found popularity, especially in the last decade when it often ranked among the top 500s.
You know a name is famous when it is widely used in pop culture. Joe Leland is the protagonist of the 1966 novel by Roderick Thorp and its 1968 movie adaptation, The Detective. The movie stars Frank Sinatra in the role of Detective Joe Leland. Leland Fitzgerald (played by Ryan Gosling) is the main character in the 2003 movie The United States of Leland.
If you are a sci-fi fan, you might have encountered the TV series Battlestar Galactica. It has Leland “Lee” Joseph Adama as one of the main characters, portrayed by Jamie Bamber. Leland Palmer is a recurring character in the TV series Twin Peaks, played by Ray Wise. Fans of the American comedy detective series Monk may remember Captain Leland Stottlemeyer, the long-suffering friend of Adrian Monk.
Additionally, Stephen King included the name Leland Gaunt in his book Needful Things. And finally, for the comic fans, there are Lelands in both Marvel Comics and DC Comics. The children’s book The Wish Giver has a character named Leland Wickstaff.
Leland
Boy
Judaism
Old English
3
Two
1 word, 6 letters, 2 vowels, 4 consonants
Medium length and easy to pronounce
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Famous People With The Name Leland
- Leland AustinAmerican hip hop artist, goes by the stage name Yung L.A. and known for his debut song “Ain’t I,” that reached 47 on the Billboard Hot 100
- Leland ChapmanAmerican bounty hunter known for his appearance in Dog the Bounty Hunter
- Brett Leland McLaughlinAmerican singer and songwriter known for his work with Selena Gomez, Andy Grammer, and Allie X
- Leland PalmerAmerican actress, dancer, and Tony Award nominee for the musical Joyful Noise and Pippin
Leland On The Popularity Chart
Leland has shown an interesting trend over the years in the US. Let us look at these Social Security Administration graphs to see how the name has fared.
Popularity Over Time
In 1980, the name was moderately popular, with 209 babies per million given this name. However, its popularity spiked in 2007, with 1,028 babies per million named Leland.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Leland’s rank graph shows a steady decline over the years. For example, in 1983 it ranked the highest at 12655th and started decreasing since then.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound To Leland
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Boy Sibling Names For Leland
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How To Communicate The Name Leland In Other Languages
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Leland?
The name Leland means ‘fallow land.’
2. What is the origin of the name Leland?
Leland is of Old English origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Leland?
Leland is pronounced as lee-lin.
4. How popular is the baby name Leland in other countries?
Leland is popular in English-speaking countries, specifically the US and the UK. Although the name is used in many other nations, it didn’t attain the same level of popularity and recognition as in the above nations.
5. Are there any nicknames for the name Leland?
Yes, the common nicknames for Leland include Lannie, Lee, Land, Lanny, and Lee Lee.
6. What is the traditional gender associated with the name ‘Leland’?
While the name Leland is considered unisex, it has been more commonly used for boys than girls in the US. Although it can be given to individuals of any gender, the usage data over the years indicates a higher prevalence of Leland as a boy name.
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