Boy · #8,981 in 2026

Leontae

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

Current Rank

#8,981

Peak Rank

#7,094 (2007)

Total Babies

139

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1993

First Year

2022

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#7094

Peak Rank

139

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Leontae

Leontae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1993, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 11 Leontaes were born — ranking #7,094 that year. As of 2026, Leontae ranks #8,981 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 139 Leontaes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Leontae

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

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Lende
Lind
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Lynd
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leontae

What does the name Leontae mean?

Leontae is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Leontae in 2026?

In 2026, Leontae ranks #8,981 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Leontae most popular?

Leontae reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #7,094 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Leontae a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Leontae?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leontae include Kie, Silviano, Dinesh. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leontae

Leontae is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 139 births in the dataset. Leontae's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #7,094. Use the chart and map above to compare Leontae'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.