Boy · #4,375 in 2026

Lelon

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

Current Rank

#4,375

Peak Rank

#1,644 (1922)

Total Babies

437

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1912

First Year

1971

Last Year

1922

Peak Year

#1644

Peak Rank

437

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lelon

Lelon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 22 Lelons were born — ranking #1,644 that year. As of 2026, Lelon ranks #4,375 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 437 Lelons 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 Lelon

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

Luellen
Lallan
Lilin
Lalin
Lelah
Leola
Lechon
Lewellen
Leshan
Lulling
Helen
Hellen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lelon

What does the name Lelon mean?

Lelon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lelon in 2026?

In 2026, Lelon ranks #4,375 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Lelon most popular?

Lelon reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #1,644 that year with 22 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Lelon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Lelon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lelon include Osborn, Guilford, Arbie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lelon

Lelon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 437 births in the dataset. Lelon's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #1,644. Use the chart and map above to compare Lelon'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.