Lean
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Serves John
- Origin
- Scottish
Lean Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 205 baby boys have been named Lean. The name peaked in 2014 with 16 US births that year (rank #5617). In 2024, ranked #6321 nationally — 704 places below its 2014 peak.
Top States for Lean
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Lean births are: New York (5), Texas (5).
Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Lean
If you like Lean's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →
4-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Lean's exact length and starting letter: Lace, Lach, Laci, Laco, Lacy.
Quick Facts About Lean
Variant Forms
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Compare Lean to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Lean against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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