At a glance
- In short
- Leaner is a charming and uncommon female name with English origins, meaning slim or slender. It has a soft and delicate sound, making it a unique choice for baby girls.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1939 (#3,782)
- Babies in 1939
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #813 in 1882
- First recorded
- 1882
Meaning of Leaner
Leaner is a female name with origins that can be traced back to ancient times. It is derived from the English word "lean," meaning slim or slender. The name Leaner has a soft and delicate sound, making it a charming choice for a baby girl. In British English, it is pronounced as LEE-nuh (/ˈliːnə/), while in American English, it is pronounced as LEE-nur (/ˈliːnər/). Variations of the name include Leana. Over the years, Leaner's popularity has fluctuated in the United States. It reached its peak during the early 20th century when it was moderately common. Today, Leaner is considered a unique and uncommon name, which adds to its appeal for parents seeking something distinctive for their daughters.
How to pronounce Leaner
American English
- Pronounced LEE-nur /ˈliːnər/
British English
- Pronounced LEE-nuh /ˈliːnə/
Popularity of Leaner in the U.S.
Leaner was last recorded in the U.S. in 1939, ranked #3,782 with 6 babies. It peaked at #813 in 1882. It first appears in the records in 1882.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1882–1939 39 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 6 | 3,782 | back (not recorded in 1936–1938) |
| 1935 | 6 | 3,742 | back (not recorded in 1932–1934) |
| 1931 | 11 | 2,581 | ▲ 474 |
| 1930 | 9 | 3,055 | ▼ 618 |
| 1929 | 13 | 2,437 | ▲ 1,306 |
| 1928 | 7 | 3,743 | ▼ 884 |
| 1927 | 11 | 2,859 | back (not recorded in 1926) |
| 1925 | 13 | 2,617 | ▲ 356 |
| 1924 | 11 | 2,973 | ▼ 508 |
| 1923 | 14 | 2,465 | ▲ 914 |
| 1922 | 9 | 3,379 | ▼ 215 |
| 1921 | 10 | 3,164 | ▲ 434 |
| 1920 | 8 | 3,598 | ▼ 1,334 |
| 1919 | 15 | 2,264 | ▲ 760 |
| 1918 | 10 | 3,024 | ▼ 1,028 |
| 1917 | 17 | 1,996 | ▲ 662 |
| 1916 | 11 | 2,658 | ▼ 608 |
| 1915 | 15 | 2,050 | ▲ 1,138 |
| 1914 | 6 | 3,188 | ▼ 1,518 |
| 1913 | 13 | 1,670 | back (not recorded in 1912) |
| 1911 | 13 | 1,300 | ▼ 33 |
| 1910 | 13 | 1,267 | ▲ 204 |
| 1909 | 9 | 1,471 | ▲ 630 |
| 1908 | 5 | 2,101 | ▼ 40 |
| 1907 | 5 | 2,061 | ▼ 960 |
| 1906 | 12 | 1,101 | ▲ 197 |
| 1905 | 9 | 1,298 | ▲ 579 |
| 1904 | 5 | 1,877 | ▼ 559 |
| 1903 | 8 | 1,318 | back (not recorded in 1902) |
| 1901 | 5 | 1,679 | ▼ 248 |
| 1900 | 8 | 1,431 | ▼ 153 |
| 1899 | 7 | 1,278 | back (not recorded in 1897–1898) |
| 1896 | 10 | 1,047 | ▲ 155 |
| 1895 | 8 | 1,202 | ▲ 151 |
| 1894 | 6 | 1,353 | ▼ 527 |
| 1893 | 13 | 826 | back (not recorded in 1891–1892) |
| 1890 | 8 | 1,006 | ▼ 56 |
| 1889 | 8 | 950 | back (not recorded in 1883–1888) |
| 1882 | 6 | 813 | new |