Name Legacy

Leon

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Leon was most popular in 1924, when 2,714 American babies were given the name — ranking #184 that year. In 2025 it ranked #252, with 2,583 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 184,074 people named Leon.

Most popular in1924
Rank that year#184
Births that year2,714
Total since 1880184,074

Leon over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Leon’s peak in 1924. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Greek · "lion"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org