Leon Boy

Popularity: #137 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationLEE-on / ˈliːən

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: lion; Latin: brave

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Leon has roots in ancient Greek, where it means 'lion,' symbolizing strength and bravery. It has been used in various cultures throughout history, often associated with nobility and leadership. The name gained popularity in the early Christian era, partly due to its association with saints and martyrs. In modern times, it remains a popular name in many countries.

Trend Summary

The name Leon has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

LeonardLorenLeviLance

Variants

  • Leonel
  • Leo

International Variants

  • Leon (Spanish)
  • Léon (French)
  • Leonardo (Italian)
  • León (Spanish)

Famous people named Leon

Leon Trotsky was a Russian revolutionary and Marxist theorist known for his role in the October Revolution.

Leon Russell was an American musician and songwriter known for his work in rock and country music.

Fictional characters named Leon

Leon is a character in the film 'Léon: The Professional,' where he is a hitman who forms a bond with a young girl.

Leon the Professional is a character in the video game 'Hitman,' known for his stealth and assassination skills.

Sibling Suggestions

LeoLiamLucaLorenzoLandonLyle

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leon was first seen in the United States in 1880. Leon has ranked as high as #181 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Leon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Leon (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 421
17%
TX 285
12%
NY 165
7%
FL 134
6%
IL 106
4%
PA 91
4%
OH 85
4%
WA 72
3%
MI 72
3%
GA 67
3%
MN 62
3%
IN 60
2%
NC 59
2%
TN 58
2%
AZ 58
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880118
1881121
1882131
1883140
1884150
1885146
1886142
1887147
1888196
1889184
1890197
1891150
1892187
1893211
1894236
1895219
1896235
1897229
1898251
1899188
1900310
1901208
1902248
1903287
1904241
1905274
1906263
1907324
1908327
1909377
1910435
1911540
19121,006
19131,160
19141,414
19151,977
19161,954
19172,102
19182,442
19192,250
19202,554
19212,616
19222,521
19232,528
19242,677
19252,636
19262,647
19272,602
19282,460
19292,336
19302,401
19312,245
19322,295
19332,187
19342,306
19352,282
19362,282
19372,325
19382,355
19392,327
19402,318
19412,375
19422,550
19432,451
19442,151
19452,098
19462,338
19472,488
19482,383
19492,425
19502,428
19512,366
19522,377
19532,273
19542,145
19552,142
19562,043
19571,888
19581,932
19591,748
19601,647
19611,559
19621,542
19631,477
19641,482
19651,263
19661,308
19671,198
19681,197
19691,151
19701,221
19711,041
19721,025
19731,007
1974973
1975884
1976924
1977948
1978924
1979907
1980904
1981869
1982873
1983784
1984797
1985727
1986687
1987662
1988675
1989647
1990594
1991581
1992591
1993531
1994544
1995503
1996473
1997436
1998460
1999463
2000457
2001469
2002472
2003495
2004462
2005470
2006517
2007543
2008549
2009628
2010669
2011696
2012859
20131,021
20141,081
20151,140
20161,313
20171,516
20181,605
20191,866
20201,923
20212,198
20222,373
20232,456
20242,547