Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Leaf
//ˈlif//
1 syllablePeak year: 20164 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Leaf's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Leaf's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Leaf |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |
Leaf through the decades
- Leaf peaked in 2016, when 12 babies were named Leaf in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2006–2021), use of Leaf has risen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.