Leon
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Lion; Brave
Background: The name Leon originates from the Greek word 'leōn,' which means 'lion.' This word was adapted into Latin as 'leo,' retaining the same meaning of 'lion' and symbolizing bravery and strength.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#202
Total births
181,458
Most popular decade
1920s
(77,673 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+180 ranks)
Years in Top 100
57
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.2% male
0.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 118
- First year rank
- #114
- Peak year
- 1924
- Peak year births
- 2,677
- Peak rank
- #76
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,547
- Recent rank
- #141
Female
- First year
- 1891
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,213
- Peak year
- 1920
- Peak year births
- 42
- Peak rank
- #1,171
- Most recent year
- 2022
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #12,237
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).