Leander Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Leander originates from Greek, meaning 'lion-man' due to its roots in the words for lion and man. The name has evolved through various languages, maintaining its classic appeal. It is associated with traits of bravery and romance, particularly due to its mythological background. There is no direct biblical relevance, but it gained popularity in the Renaissance period.
The name Leander is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Leander has been too falling for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Leander' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 686th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 888th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 982nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1164th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1893rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2610th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1848th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13742nd out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Leander' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Leander"
Pronunciation
/liˈændər/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Leander comes from the Greek elements 'leon' meaning 'lion' and 'aner' meaning 'man', thus translating to 'lion-man'.
Meaning
Lion man
Language Evolution
Leandros (Ancient Greek), Leander (Latin), Leandre (French)
Historical Usage
Leander gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Renaissance, largely due to its association with the tragic love story of Leander and Hero from Greek mythology.
Variants & Derivatives
Leandros, Leandre, Leo
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Leander is viewed as a classic and somewhat romantic name, often associated with bravery and love due to its mythological roots.
Famous People
Leander Paes (Indian tennis player), Leander McCormick (American inventor)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Leander"
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 "Leander"
"Leander" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 686th of 7545 | 1,372 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 888th of 6773 | 945 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 982nd of 7552 | 1,102 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1164th of 10718 | 809 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1893rd of 16616 | 599 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2610th of 24088 | 665 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1848th of 23106 | 1,005 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13742nd of 19264 | 18 |
Regional Popularity of "Leander" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
36.94% 523rd/1416 |
71.21% 982nd/1379 |
32.29% 764th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
41.40% 640th/1546 |
- |
46.96% 1105th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
53.44% 1190th/2227 |
56.09% 1363rd/2430 |
30.60% 873rd/2853 |
46.31% 1285th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
49.30% 1448th/2937 |
50.82% 1770th/3483 |
39.71% 1397th/3518 |
24.04% 972nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
- |
26.69% 1686th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
68.16% 3123rd/4582 |
47.87% 2472nd/5164 |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
41.03% 3062nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
42.67% 1700th/3984 |
41.54% 1864th/4487 |
37.60% 2565th/6822 |
30.59% 1920th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Leander" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Leander"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Leander" 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.