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Leelyn

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Leelyn

Pronounced LEE-lin /ˈli.lɪn/High

Meaning: A modern blend of Lee ('a meadow; a clearing/wood') and Lynn ('a lake; a waterfall'); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A meadow + a lake: Leelyn blends Lee and Lynn. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'LEE-lin').
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Origin LowEnglish, Welsh
MeaningA modern blend of Lee ('a meadow; a clearing/wood') and Lynn ('a lake; a waterfall'); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7061 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 168

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320072024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Leelyn is a modern blend of Lee ('a meadow; a clearing/wood') and Lynn ('a lake; a waterfall'; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'LEE-lin'; nickname Lee).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-meadow-and-a-lake at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Lee means 'a meadow; a clearing' and Lynn 'a lake; a waterfall' — Leelyn blends the two, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LEE-lin').
Overall data confidence 32%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — blend; routes layered

Variations

LeelynnLeelinLealyn

Nicknames

Lee

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If you like Leelyn…

Lee— the Lee it carries
Leland— a fellow Lee-rooted boys' name
Kaelyn— a sound-neighbor -lyn unisex name
Braylin— another -lyn unisex name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leelyn mean?

Leelyn blends Lee ('a meadow') and Lynn ('a lake'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Leelyn?

It's said LEE-lin /ˈli.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Leelyn a boy or girl name?

Leelyn is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Leelyn?

Leelyn is a very rare name in the U.S.

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