Boy · #4,033 in 2026

Leldon

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

Current Rank

#4,033

Peak Rank

#1,829 (1921)

Total Babies

310

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

1962

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#1829

Peak Rank

310

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Leldon

Leldon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 19 Leldons were born — ranking #1,829 that year. As of 2026, Leldon ranks #4,033 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 310 Leldons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Leldon

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

Leaden
Ledden
Sheldon
Weldon
Shelden
Helden
Welden
Wealden
Lillian
Lilian
Lydon
Ludden

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leldon

What does the name Leldon mean?

Leldon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Leldon in 2026?

In 2026, Leldon ranks #4,033 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Leldon most popular?

Leldon reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #1,829 that year with 19 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Leldon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Leldon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leldon include Plummer, Irl, Agnes. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leldon

Leldon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 310 births in the dataset. Leldon's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #1,829. Use the chart and map above to compare Leldon'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.