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soh-FEE-uh
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Leanne
GirlEnglish· “blend of Lee and Anne”
- Meaning
- blend of Lee and Anne
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- lee-AN
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #2,503
- US babies 2025
- 71
- Best rank
- #320 (1966)
- Peak year
- 1969
Meaning and origin of Leanne
Leanne is an English name that is usually said to mean “blend of Lee and Anne”.
Leanne is a blend of Lee and Anne. Lee comes from an English word for meadow or clearing, while Anne comes from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace. The name became popular in English-speaking countries in the mid-twentieth century. It has a gentle, friendly sound and a soft rhythm. Lee and Annie make possible nicknames. Related spellings include Leann, LeAnne and Lianne, and the name is sometimes written as two words, Lee Anne. The country singer LeAnn Rimes brought one of these spellings to wide attention.
Popularity over time
Leanne first appears in US Social Security records in 1929. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 62 different years, starting in 1938. Its best national rank was #320 in 1966, and the most babies received it in 1969, when 801 were named Leanne. In 2025, 71 babies were named Leanne, and it ranked #2,503 nationally. That is 39% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #603 in 1950, #346 in 1980, #1,018 in 2000, #1,601 in 2010, and #2,503 in 2025. Of the 29,627 US girls named Leanne since records began, 24% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 5,765 babies. Since 2010, 1,624 more have been named Leanne.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Dionne, Wendi, Tammi, Darcy, and Angelique.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Leanne ranked highest in Ohio, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | #1600 | 5 |
| California | #1804 | 12 |
| Texas | #2799 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Leanne is usually pronounced lee-AN, with one syllable. It has six letters, starts with L and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Leanne
A few middle names that flow with Leanne: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Leanne
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leanne mean?
Leanne is an English name that is usually said to mean “blend of Lee and Anne”.
What is the origin of the name Leanne?
Leanne has English roots. Leanne is a blend of Lee and Anne.
Is Leanne a popular name?
Not especially. Leanne ranked #2,503 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Leanne a boy or girl name?
Leanne is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Leanne?
Leanne is usually pronounced lee-AN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings