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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Lean — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Leamsi|Leana
Irish◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Lean

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LEEN · 1 syllables

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Boy
#6321
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#6321
Popularity score: 12
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#6207 in 2021
5yr
+2315 ranks
Velocity
+2315
Birth frequency
3.9 per 1,000,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14394 in 2023

Peak: #12887 in 2020

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6321 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Irish boy names
Lean

Popularity score: 12  ·  SSA Rank: #6321

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #14394 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+2315 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
13 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Lean is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
IrishCelticUnisex1-syllableNatureShortRareMinimalistModern Celtic
Character
focused determinationstreamlined efficiencyminimalist clarityathletic precisiondisciplined strength
STRONG
High confidence

Lean is an Irish unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6321 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +2315 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6321 · very rare
Lean at a Glance
Meaning:Servant or follower; derived from Old Irish léan meaning 'to follow.' Also associated with the Irish name Leán, a diminutive form suggesting loyalty and devotion.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#6207 in 2021
5yr change:+2315 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #6321 · Girl #—
Notable bearers
Lean Conceição
Professional footballer
Similar Sound
LienLeonLeoni◈LenLeno
Similar Style
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Lean · Overview
Summary

Lean is an Irish unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6321 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 40/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Lean scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 2315 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Lean carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Lean is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
lean.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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