UK boy's name
Leiland
A masculine variant of the name Leland of English origin meaning "from the meadow land".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Leiland is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Leiland popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 8 births.
This profile covers 47 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2007 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 47 living people in the UK are called Leiland. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Leiland ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 8 boys were registered as Leiland.
- • About 47 living people in the UK are estimated to have Leiland as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
8 births
Estimated living
47
2026
Meaning
What does Leiland mean?
The name Leiland is a variant spelling of the English name Leyland, which has its origins in Old English. The name is derived from the combination of the Old English words "leah" meaning "meadow" or "clearing" and "land" meaning "land" or "estate." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in or owned a meadow or clearing in the land.
The earliest recorded use of the name Leyland can be traced back to the Domesday Book, a survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as a place name, referring to various settlements and locations across England, particularly in the county of Lancashire.
While the name Leiland itself does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its root words "leah" and "land" can be found in various Old English writings and documents.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Leiland was Leiland Stanford (1824-1893), an American industrialist and philanthropist. He co-founded and helped establish Stanford University in California, which was named after him and his wife, Jane.
Another notable figure was Leiland Cyrus (1904-1994), an American businessman and philanthropist. He co-founded the Consolidated Freightways Corporation and was actively involved in various charitable organizations and educational initiatives.
In the world of sports, Leiland Mitchell (1937-2017) was a professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees in the 1960s.
Leiland Holcomb (1906-1967) was an American aviator and engineer. He was involved in the development of early jet engines and played a significant role in the advancement of aerospace technology during the mid-20th century.
Lastly, Leiland J. Houseman (1909-1974) was an American lawyer and jurist who served as a judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan from 1964 until his death in 1974.
These are just a few examples of individuals with the first name Leiland who have left their mark in various fields throughout history, showcasing the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with this unique name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Leiland over time
The chart below shows babies named Leiland registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Leiland, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Leiland by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Leiland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3555 | 25 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2682 | 19 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Leiland
- Luke 72,247
- Lewis 69,555
- Leo 63,249
- Liam 60,482
- Lucas 49,061
- Logan 40,771
- Louis 35,898
- Luca 30,323
- Louie 24,242
- Leon 22,308
- Levi 9,931
- Lee 7,861
FAQ
Leiland: questions and answers
How popular is the name Leiland in the UK right now?
In 2022, Leiland was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Leiland most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 8 babies registered as Leiland in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Leiland?
A masculine variant of the name Leland of English origin meaning "from the meadow land".
How many people are called Leiland in the UK?
A total of 47 babies have been registered as Leiland across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.