Leary

Q: What is the origin of Leary?

Leary is of Irish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Leary?

According to the latest SSA data, Leary is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Leary a boy name?

Leary is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Lion; King"

Leary is an Anglicized Irish surname used as a given name, with etymology tied to Gaelic family names.

Themes:irishsurnameclanunisex

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Leary

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Leary did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Leary Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Leary.

10 ideas

leay

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lear

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eary

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aryy

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learyie

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learyy

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learyo

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Baby Name Lists That Include Leary

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Leary mean?

Leary means "Lion; King". Leary is an Anglicized Irish surname used as a given name, with etymology tied to Gaelic family names.

What is the origin of Leary?

Leary is of Irish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Leary?

According to the latest SSA data, Leary is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Leary a boy name?

Leary is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Leary?

Popular nicknames for Leary include leay, lear, eary, aryy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Leary?

There are many names similar to Leary in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginIrish

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withL

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Aedan Aven Adian Aeden Ayven

Sisters

Ashlynn Arline Arleen Allene Alannah

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