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Lean
UnisexMeaning of Lean: French: 'graceful'
Lean is a unisex name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6611th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#6611
16 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
892
First recorded 1916 · peak 1985
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
25% boys · 75% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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Irish · 1 syllable
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