Leandra Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Leandra is a name of Greek origin, meaning 'lion man.' It evolved from Leandros and has been in use since the Renaissance. The name is often associated with traits of strength and elegance, with no direct biblical relevance. Its popularity has grown, particularly in modern contexts, and it is favored for its unique sound and cultural heritage.
The name Leandra is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West 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, Leandra has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Leandra' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9449th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4650th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3218th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2585th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1543rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 959th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1704th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3369th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Leandra' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Leandra"
Pronunciation
/liˈændrə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Leandra is derived from the Greek name Leandros, which means 'lion man.' The name is often associated with the story of Leander and Hero in Greek mythology.
Meaning
lion man
Language Evolution
Leandros, Leandra
Historical Usage
Leandra has been used since the Renaissance period, gaining popularity in various cultures, especially in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Variants & Derivatives
Leandria, Lea, Andra
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Leandra is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often associated with strength and beauty.
Famous People
Leandra Medine, Leandra Ramm
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Leandra"
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 "Leandra"
"Leandra" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9449th of 16616 | 38 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4650th of 9107 | 64 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3218th of 9204 | 145 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2585th of 12526 | 364 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1543rd of 19264 | 1,036 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 959th of 27321 | 2,931 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1704th of 35406 | 1,879 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3369th of 30306 | 568 |
Regional Popularity of "Leandra" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Leandra" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
84.07% 1989th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
79.05% 1860th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
- | - |
70.27% 1950th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
53.39% 1568th/2937 |
55.01% 1916th/3483 |
49.89% 1755th/3518 |
29.80% 1205th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
33.49% 1234th/3685 |
21.81% 976th/4475 |
20.23% 1051st/5194 |
13.14% 830th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
57.18% 2620th/4582 |
26.74% 1381st/5164 |
23.64% 1729th/7313 |
22.03% 1644th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
45.58% 2045th/4487 |
50.51% 3446th/6822 |
49.04% 3078th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Leandra"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Leandra" 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.