Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Leon.
National Rank (2025)
#138
All-Time Peak Rank
#73 (1926)
Total U.S. Births
182,638
Unisex Distribution99.2% Boy / 0.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Leon Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Leon
According to SSA data, Leon achieved its highest historical rank of #73 in 1926. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1924 with 2,677 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 126.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Leon scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+126.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,677Births in 1924
Years in Top 100
56yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,475
1890s:2,103
1900s:2,859
1910s:15,280
1920s:25,577
1930s:23,005
1940s:23,578
1950s:21,341
1960s:13,823
1970s:9,854
1980s:7,627
1990s:5,176
2000s:5,062
2010s:11,768
2020s:14,110
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLe-on
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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