9,974births recorded
10Countries
1Variants
2022Peak · Germany (large cities)
#113Germany (large cities) 2025
Leander is a boy name family recorded 9,974 times in 10 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Germany's large cities (#113 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Germany's large cities in 2022, at 123.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Leander
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leander | German | 6,956 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1459 | 1882 | ▲ 81 % |
| Leander | German | 1,069 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #425 | 2016 | ▼ 51 % |
| Leander | German | 803 | 🇦🇹 Austria | #139 | 2024 | ▲ 57 % |
| Leander | German | 535 | 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | #113 | 2022 | – |
| Leander | German | 311 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | #422 | 2008 | ▲ 54 % |
| Leander | German | 184 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1307 | 2024 | new |
Questions about Leander
How popular is the name Leander?
In 2025 it ranked #113 in Germany's large cities. Official registers record 9,974 births across 10 countries.
When was Leander most popular?
It peaked in Germany's large cities in 2022, at 123.3 births per 100,000.
Is Leander a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Leander is a boy name.