Boy · #4,907 in 2026

Leory

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

Current Rank

#4,907

Peak Rank

#1,837 (1935)

Total Babies

287

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1900

First Year

1971

Last Year

1935

Peak Year

#1837

Peak Rank

287

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Leory

Leory first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1900, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1935, when 15 Leorys were born — ranking #1,837 that year. As of 2026, Leory ranks #4,907 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 287 Leorys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Leory

Phonetically similar names — useful when Leory 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 Leory

What does the name Leory mean?

Leory is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1900. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Leory in 2026?

In 2026, Leory ranks #4,907 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Leory most popular?

Leory reached its peak popularity in 1935, ranking #1,837 that year with 15 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Leory a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Leory?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leory include Laurin, Lenward, Leodis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leory

Leory is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1900 and has accumulated 287 births in the dataset. Leory's peak popularity came in 1935 when it ranked #1,837. Use the chart and map above to compare Leory'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.