Leola
Peaked at #166 nationally in 1905, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Leola has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Leola — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#166
in 1905
Current rank
#6272
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Leola reached its peak popularity for girls in 1905, ranking #166 nationally with 319 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #6334 (2014) to #6272 (2024) — a 1% improvement.
As of 2024, Leola ranks #6272 nationally for girls, with 19 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,272 | 19 |
| 2023 | #5,320 | 24 |
| 2022 | #4,008 | 37 |
| 2021 | #6,559 | 18 |
| 2020 | #5,584 | 22 |
| 2019 | #4,609 | 30 |
| 2018 | #6,680 | 18 |
| 2017 | #5,268 | 25 |
Leola — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#3040
in 1936
Last ranked
#3822
in 1937
Years tracked
9
1917–1937
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1917, Leola reached its peak popularity for boys in 1936, ranking #3040 nationally with 7 babies given the name that year.
Leola hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1937, when it stood at #3822.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | #3,822 | 5 |
| 1936 | #3,040 | 7 |
| 1932 | #4,068 | 5 |
| 1928 | #3,563 | 7 |
| 1927 | #4,531 | 5 |
| 1924 | #3,695 | 7 |
| 1921 | #4,694 | 5 |
| 1920 | #4,076 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Leola most popular?
Leola was most popular in 1905, when it ranked #166 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Leola becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Leola?
At least 28,164 babies have been recorded with the name Leola in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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