UK girl's name
Leeann
A feminine name derived from combining the names Leigh and Ann.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Leeann is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Leeann popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4598, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 8 births.
This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1996 to 2004. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 402 living people in the UK are called Leeann. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Leeann ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 8 girls were registered as Leeann.
- • Leeann ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #545 in 1995.
- • About 402 living people in the UK are estimated to have Leeann as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4598
2004
Births in 2004
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
8 births
Estimated living
402
2026
Meaning
What does Leeann mean?
The name Leeann has its roots in the English language and is a combination of the names Lee and Ann. The name Lee is derived from the Old English word "leah," which means a meadow or clearing in a forest. It was a common surname in England before becoming a given name.
The name Ann, on the other hand, is a variant of the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor." Ann became a popular name in Europe during the Middle Ages, and it was often used as a diminutive form of names like Anne or Anna.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Leeann can be found in the 17th century, when it was used as a variant spelling of the name Leanne. However, it wasn't until the 20th century that the name Leeann gained widespread popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Leeann. One of the most famous is Leeann Tweeden (born 1973), an American model, sports commentator, and former beauty queen who gained attention for her involvement in a controversy with former U.S. Senator Al Franken.
Another notable Leeann is Leeann Dempster (born 1965), a Scottish singer and songwriter best known for her work with the band Teenage Fanclub. She co-wrote several of the band's hit songs and has also released solo albums.
In the world of sports, Leeann Tsingine (born 1992) is a professional basketball player who has represented the Navajo Nation at international competitions. She played college basketball for the University of New Mexico and was a standout player in her home state.
Leeann Wilhemus (born 1954) is an American business executive who has held leadership positions at various companies, including Genentech and Chiron Corporation. She has been recognized for her contributions to the biotechnology industry.
Leeann Atherton-Gary (born 1970) is a Canadian politician who has served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba since 2011. She has held various cabinet positions and has been involved in initiatives related to education, health care, and social services.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Leeann over time
The chart below shows babies named Leeann registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2004. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Leeann, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2004, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Leeann by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Leeann was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3717 | 12 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2544 | 12 | 2 |
Geography
Where Leeann is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Leeann. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Leeann ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #545 in 1995.
Across the UK
Leeann in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#545 in 1995
20 years of NRS records, 385 total registered
Related
Names similar to Leeann
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Leeann: questions and answers
How popular is the name Leeann in the UK right now?
In 2004, Leeann was ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Leeann most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 8 babies registered as Leeann in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Leeann?
A feminine name derived from combining the names Leigh and Ann.
How many people are called Leeann in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Leeann across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 385 more in Scotland.
Where is Leeann most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Leeann ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #545 in 1995. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.