Little lake or pool
Leelin is a rare variant likely derived from the English surname Leland or the Welsh name Llywelyn. It combines elements suggesting a connection to water and meadowlands, often interpreted as 'dweller by the lake meadow'. Its modern usage is extremely rare, often chosen for its soft, melodic sound.
Less common today
Leelin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,305 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).