Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Leeon

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

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#6,305 (2012)

Total Babies

124

5-Yr Trend

-28%

1934

First Year

2024

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#6305

Peak Rank

124

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Leeon

Leeon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1934, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 13 Leeons were born — ranking #6,305 that year. As of 2026, Leeon ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, falling sharply (-28%). In total, more than 124 Leeons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Leeon

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leeon

What does the name Leeon mean?

Leeon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1934. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Leeon in 2026?

In 2026, Leeon ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Leeon most popular?

Leeon reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #6,305 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Leeon most popular?

Leeon has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Leeon.

Is Leeon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Leeon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leeon include Mihran, Carmichael, Ritesh. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leeon

Leeon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1934 and has accumulated 124 births in the dataset. Leeon's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #6,305. Use the chart and map above to compare Leeon'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.