Leonel
3 countries#350 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leonel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
27,072 births recorded 1910–2025 · currently #350 · peaked in 2024 with 1,084 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Illinois, Florida, Arizona
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,201 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 1928 with 23 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Doubs, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
142 births recorded 2003–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 2016 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
142 births recorded 2003–2021 · peaked in 2016 with 15 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Leonel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #465 | — |
| 2007 | #481 | ↓16 |
| 2008 | #484 | ↓3 |
| 2009 | #473 | ↑11 |
| 2010 | #451 | ↑22 |
| 2011 | #460 | ↓9 |
| 2012 | #445 | ↑15 |
| 2013 | #463 | ↓18 |
| 2014 | #430 | ↑33 |
| 2015 | #389 | ↑41 |
| 2016 | #373 | ↑16 |
| 2017 | #365 | ↑8 |
| 2018 | #358 | ↑7 |
| 2019 | #346 | ↑12 |
| 2020 | #345 | ↑1 |
| 2021 | #373 | ↓28 |
| 2022 | #327 | ↑46 |
| 2023 | #308 | ↑19 |
| 2024 | #317 | ↓9 |
| 2025 | #350 | ↓33 |
Frequently asked questions about Leonel
Is Leonel a popular name?
Yes — Leonel currently ranks #350 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Leonel more common for boys or girls?
Leonel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Leonel most popular?
Leonel peaked in 2024 in United States, with 1,084 recorded births that year.
Is Leonel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Leonel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1589 in 1910 to #350 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Leonel?
At least 28,415 babies have been recorded with the name Leonel across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Leonel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leonel appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Leonel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Leonel include Ezequiel, Kade, Ibrahim, Damien.
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