Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Leonell

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

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#6,616 (2020)

Total Babies

145

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1926

First Year

2024

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#6616

Peak Rank

145

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Leonell

Leonell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1926, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 12 Leonells were born — ranking #6,616 that year. As of 2026, Leonell ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 145 Leonells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s 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 Leonell

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

Linnell
Lienal
Lynelle
Lengle
Lentil
Lenna
Lemuel
Lendl
Lamel
Lamellae
Lemelle
Henle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leonell

What does the name Leonell mean?

Leonell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1926. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Leonell in 2026?

In 2026, Leonell ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Leonell most popular?

Leonell reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #6,616 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Leonell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Leonell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leonell include Bomani, Connelly, Aisea. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leonell

Leonell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1926 and has accumulated 145 births in the dataset. Leonell's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #6,616. Use the chart and map above to compare Leonell'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.