Leon
Leon first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1924, when 2,677 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,583.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Leon popular?
Rising Leon has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 14,110 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11,768 | |
| 2000s | 5,062 | |
| 1990s | 5,176 | |
| 1980s | 7,627 | |
| 1970s | 9,854 | |
| 1960s | 13,823 | |
| 1950s | 21,341 | |
| 1940s | 23,578 | |
| 1930s | 23,005 | |
| 1920s | 25,577 | |
| 1910s | 15,280 | |
| 1900s | 2,859 | |
| 1890s | 2,103 | |
| 1880s | 1,475 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Leon mean?
Léon comes from the Latin and Greek for “lion.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leon mean?
Leon means Lion. Léon comes from the Latin and Greek for “lion.”
What is the origin of the name Leon?
Leon is of French origin.
How do you pronounce Leon?
Leon is pronounced “lay-OHN.”
Is Leon a boy or a girl name?
Leon is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Leon a popular name right now?
Leon has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Leon?
In 2025, Leon ranked #138 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Leon most popular?
Leon was most popular in 1924, when about 2,677 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Leon?
Names similar to Leon include Leroy, Remy, Raphael, Bellamy, Remi.
What names go well with Leon?
French names that pair well with Leon include Amy, Paul, Charlotte, Louise, Roy.