Leen is of Dutch origin and means "wish, desire". It is a short form of names like Leonie, Leona, or Leandra. In the Netherlands, it has been a popular girls' name for decades, often appearing in the top 50 baby names list. Outside the Netherlands, it has gained some popularity too, especially in Scandinavian countries and Belgium. Leen is typically pronounced as "lean", with the stress on the first syllable. It is considered a charming and modern choice for a girl's name.
The name Leen experienced a steady increase in popularity from the late 1990s to the mid-2010s, peaking with 109 births each year from 2016 to 2018. Since then, it has seen some fluctuations but remains consistently popular, with over 80 births each year since 2019. In total, there have been 1543 babies named Leen between 1991 and 2023.