leann

Leann is a feminine given name used in English-speaking countries. It is typically treated as a variant spelling of Leanne or LeAnn and is often considered a modern form of those names. The name is commonly explained as a blend of established name elements rather than from a single historic root.

In usage, Leann has been most visible in the United States, with presence in other English-speaking regions as well. It gained particular popularity in the late 20th century as part of a broader trend toward creative spellings of traditional names. Today, Leann remains in use but is generally less common than LeAnn or Leanne.

Notable people named Leann include LeAnn Rimes, an American country music singer and actress who rose to prominence as a teenager with the single “Blue” and has had a long career in music and television.

As with many given names, Leann can appear in various spellings and may be used by families of different cultural backgrounds. While primarily a given name, it may occasionally be seen as a surname in rare instances. Overall, Leann is recognized as a contemporary English-language name with ties to related forms such as LeAnn and Leanne.