Leon
Peaked at #73 nationally in 1926, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Leon has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Leon — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1066
in 1908
Last ranked
#13007
in 2022
Years tracked
97
1891–2022
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1891, Leon reached its peak popularity for girls in 1908, ranking #1066 nationally with 15 babies given the name that year.
Leon hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2022, when it stood at #13007.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #13,007 | 7 |
| 2020 | #14,393 | 6 |
| 1992 | #14,539 | 5 |
| 1991 | #14,414 | 5 |
| 1987 | #9,355 | 7 |
| 1986 | #7,457 | 9 |
| 1985 | #8,850 | 7 |
| 1984 | #8,688 | 7 |
Leon — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#73
in 1926
Current rank
#141
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Leon reached its peak popularity for boys in 1926, ranking #73 nationally with 2,647 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #321 (2014) to #141 (2024) — a 56% improvement.
As of 2024, Leon ranks #141 nationally for boys, with 2,547 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #141 | 2,547 |
| 2023 | #148 | 2,456 |
| 2022 | #158 | 2,373 |
| 2021 | #177 | 2,198 |
| 2020 | #196 | 1,923 |
| 2019 | #208 | 1,866 |
| 2018 | #238 | 1,605 |
| 2017 | #244 | 1,516 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Leon most popular?
Leon was most popular in 1926, when it ranked #73 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Leon 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 Leon?
At least 181,458 babies have been recorded with the name Leon in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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