Leeson
Pronunciation: [ l-EES-uhn ]
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Leeson first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 33 babies have been named Leeson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leeson is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,002 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,002
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Leeson
Leeson is a boy name .
Leeson is currently ranked #15,002 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leeson include Lee, Lees, Leesy, Leesie, Ley, Leie, and Leekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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