Leon
5 countries#138 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leon was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
184,074 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #138 · peaked in 1924 with 2,714 births
Most common in: New York, Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
24,080 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #113 · peaked in 2010 with 1,379 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
20,606 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #101 · peaked in 2010 with 1,204 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,790 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #97 · peaked in 2012 with 144 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,810 births recorded 2010–2022 · currently #824 · peaked in 2011 with 252 births
Most common in: Paris, Haute-Garonne, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Loire-Atlantique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
684 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #185 · peaked in 2010 with 48 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Leon’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #502 | — |
| 2007 | #488 | ↑14 |
| 2008 | #499 | ↓11 |
| 2009 | #445 | ↑54 |
| 2010 | #417 | ↑28 |
| 2011 | #406 | ↑11 |
| 2012 | #356 | ↑50 |
| 2013 | #324 | ↑32 |
| 2014 | #321 | ↑3 |
| 2015 | #314 | ↑7 |
| 2016 | #277 | ↑37 |
| 2017 | #244 | ↑33 |
| 2018 | #238 | ↑6 |
| 2019 | #208 | ↑30 |
| 2020 | #196 | ↑12 |
| 2021 | #177 | ↑19 |
| 2022 | #158 | ↑19 |
| 2023 | #148 | ↑10 |
| 2024 | #141 | ↑7 |
| 2025 | #138 | ↑3 |
Frequently asked questions about Leon
Is Leon a popular name?
Yes — Leon currently ranks #138 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Leon more common for boys or girls?
Leon is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Leon most popular?
Leon peaked in 1924 in United States, with 2,714 recorded births that year.
Is Leon rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Leon’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #114 in 1880 to #138 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Leon?
At least 209,964 babies have been recorded with the name Leon across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Leon popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leon appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Leon?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Leon include Stetson, Jameson, Declan, Nathaniel.
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