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Leeann

Girl name · 385 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Leeann: 385 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 40 births in 1981.

Leeann is a modern compound name blending Lee and Ann—Lee itself has deep Scottish and English roots, originally from the Old English *leah* meaning "woodland clearing" or "meadow," while Ann derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace." A notable bearer is Leeann Dempster, the Scottish businesswoman who served as chief executive of Hibernian FC, one of Scotland’s most historic football clubs. Place connections are subtle: the element Lee appears in many Scottish place

Girl 20 of 52 years

Peak year
198140 babies
Latest (1995)
#5454 babies
Total births
385since 1974
5-year trend
▼ 46%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1981 · 40
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).