Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Leanthony

Name: Popularity of the name Leanthony in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Leanthony, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,142

Peak Rank

#2,942 (1987)

Total Babies

312

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1964

First Year

2019

Last Year

1987

Peak Year

#2942

Peak Rank

312

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Leanthony

Leanthony first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1964, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1987, when 17 Leanthonys were born — ranking #2,942 that year. As of 2026, Leanthony ranks #12,142 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 312 Leanthonys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Leanthony

Phonetically similar names — useful when Leanthony is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Lenient
Lengthen
Lemony
Leniency
Lenience
Lengthened
Lanthanum
Lanthanide
Lengthens
Lentine
Lentini
Lenen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leanthony

What does the name Leanthony mean?

Leanthony is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1964. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Leanthony in 2026?

In 2026, Leanthony ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Leanthony most popular?

Leanthony reached its peak popularity in 1987, ranking #2,942 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Leanthony a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Leanthony is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Leanthony?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leanthony include Cassie, Josie, Obediah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leanthony

Leanthony is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964 and has accumulated 312 births in the dataset. Leanthony's peak popularity came in 1987 when it ranked #2,942. Use the chart and map above to compare Leanthony's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.