Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Leonel.
National Rank (2025)
#350
All-Time Peak Rank
#308 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
27,067
Unisex Distribution100.0% Boy / 0.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Leonel Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Leonel
According to SSA data, Leonel achieved its highest historical rank of #308 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 1,084 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 14.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 113 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Leonel scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+14.7% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,084Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
113Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:131
1920s:266
1930s:324
1940s:390
1950s:476
1960s:633
1970s:1,083
1980s:1,886
1990s:3,191
2000s:5,139
2010s:7,618
2020s:5,930
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLe-on-el
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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