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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Leon — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Leomi|Leona
GreekBoy→ Stable

Leon

LEE-ahn · 2 syllables

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Boy
#141
→ Stable

Also ranked: Girl — · → Stable

#141
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 50
Peak rank
#141 in 2024
5yr change
+7 ranks
Birth frequency
7.1 per 10,000 births
Sex split
66% boy · 34% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #141 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Greek boy names
Leon

Popularity score: 50  ·  SSA Rank: #141

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
11
Higher than 11% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+7 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GreekLatinNatureAnimalClassicStrongUnisex2-syllableInternationalTimelessBold
Character
fierce couragenoble strengthnatural leadershipbold confidencelion-hearted spirit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Leons

determinedprincipledintellectualresilientprogressive
STRONG
High confidence

Leon is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #141 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +7 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#141 · niche
Leon at a Glance
Meaning:Lion; derived from Greek 'leon' meaning the majestic big cat, symbolizing strength and courage.
Language root:Greek · Latin
Peak rank:#141 in 2024
5yr change:+7 ranks
Sex usage:66% boy · 34% girl
Notable bearers
Leon Kennedy
Video game character (Resident Evil 4) — widely recognized
Leon Trotsky
Russian revolutionary and theorist
Leon Theremin
Russian inventor of the theremin instrument
Similar Sound
LiamLeoLevinLenoLennon◈Levi
Similar Style
Finn◈Rowan◈EzraKai◈Atlas◈Caspian◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Leon
IrisHazel◈OscarJasper◈StellaSilas◈Olive◈Arlo◈
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Finn◈
Irish · #198
→ Stable
Rowan◈
Irish · #71
→ Stable
Ezra
Hebrew · #13
→ Stable
Kai◈
English · #76
→ Stable
Atlas◈
Greek · #101
→ Stable
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Leon illustration
Name Intelligence
Leon · Overview
Summary

Leon is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #141 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Nature · Classic · Strong character
Leon carries a bold, grounded, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
leon.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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