gender neutral
Leon
lion
About Leon
Short, sharp, and undeniably cool—Leon packs maximum impact into just four letters. This name doesn't waste time making an impression; it arrives with inherent strength and unfussy confidence. Leon feels simultaneously vintage and contemporary, having cycled through generations while maintaining relevance. The single syllable creates a powerful, memorable punch that people won't forget. It's compact enough to pair beautifully with longer surnames yet substantial enough to stand alone. Leon suits the adventurous spirit, the creative mind, and the determined achiever equally well. The name carries multicultural appeal, recognized and respected across continents. Parents drawn to Leon appreciate efficiency and elegance in equal measure. There's no need for nicknames or diminutives—Leon is complete as is, perfect in its simplicity and potent in its delivery.
Popularity of the Name Leon
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #114 | ||||
| 1881 | #104 | ||||
| 1882 | #114 | ||||
| 1883 | #97 | ||||
| 1884 | #103 | ||||
| 1885 | #99 | ||||
| 1886 | #109 | ||||
| 1887 | #99 | ||||
| 1888 | #90 | ||||
| 1889 | #94 | ||||
| 1890 | #87 | ||||
| 1891 | #104 | ||||
| 1892 | #101 | ||||
| 1893 | #88 | ||||
| 1894 | #84 | ||||
| 1895 | #87 | ||||
| 1896 | #86 | ||||
| 1897 | #81 | ||||
| 1898 | #83 | ||||
| 1899 | #93 | ||||
| 1900 | #85 | ||||
| 1901 | #87 | ||||
| 1902 | #86 | ||||
| 1903 | #76 | ||||
| 1904 | #90 | ||||
| 1905 | #87 | ||||
| 1906 | #87 | ||||
| 1907 | #80 | ||||
| 1908 | #84 | ||||
| 1909 | #80 | ||||
| 1910 | #81 | ||||
| 1911 | #77 | ||||
| 1912 | #79 | ||||
| 1913 | #81 | ||||
| 1914 | #85 | ||||
| 1915 | #82 | ||||
| 1916 | #85 | #145 | |||
| 1917 | #82 | ||||
| 1918 | #77 | ||||
| 1919 | #80 | ||||
| 1920 | #75 | #141 | |||
| 1921 | #74 | #151 | |||
| 1922 | #77 | #134 | |||
| 1923 | #77 | #138 | |||
| 1924 | #76 | ||||
| 1925 | #76 | ||||
| 1926 | #73 | ||||
| 1927 | #78 | ||||
| 1928 | #81 | ||||
| 1929 | #81 | #122 | |||
| 1930 | #81 | ||||
| 1931 | #84 | #131 | |||
| 1932 | #83 | ||||
| 1933 | #85 | #129 | |||
| 1934 | #87 | #150 | |||
| 1935 | #86 | ||||
| 1936 | #82 | ||||
| 1937 | #85 | #153 | |||
| 1938 | #85 | #154 | |||
| 1939 | #86 | #134 | |||
| 1940 | #89 | #149 | |||
| 1941 | #93 | #138 | |||
| 1942 | #93 | #156 | |||
| 1943 | #103 | #143 | |||
| 1944 | #108 | #152 | |||
| 1945 | #111 | #153 | |||
| 1946 | #113 | #142 | |||
| 1947 | #117 | #157 | |||
| 1948 | #119 | #188 | |||
| 1949 | #121 | ||||
| 1950 | #119 | #181 | |||
| 1951 | #122 | ||||
| 1952 | #124 | ||||
| 1953 | #137 | #199 | |||
| 1954 | #140 | #195 | |||
| 1955 | #143 | #195 | |||
| 1956 | #154 | ||||
| 1957 | #166 | #175 | |||
| 1958 | #163 | #222 | |||
| 1959 | #176 | #193 | |||
| 1960 | #189 | #178 | |||
| 1961 | #194 | #227 | |||
| 1962 | #196 | #170 | |||
| 1963 | #201 | #156 | |||
| 1964 | #190 | #159 | |||
| 1965 | #199 | #162 | |||
| 1966 | #187 | #139 | |||
| 1967 | #195 | #178 | |||
| 1968 | #196 | #154 | #216 | ||
| 1969 | #213 | #105 | #222 | ||
| 1970 | #207 | #114 | |||
| 1971 | #227 | #117 | #329 | ||
| 1972 | #218 | #113 | #270 | ||
| 1973 | #217 | #99 | #221 | ||
| 1974 | #219 | #91 | #213 | ||
| 1975 | #233 | #84 | #220 | ||
| 1976 | #221 | #83 | #188 | ||
| 1977 | #229 | #92 | #222 | ||
| 1978 | #228 | #90 | #141 | ||
| 1979 | #242 | #96 | #142 | ||
| 1980 | #248 | #113 | #162 | ||
| 1981 | #253 | #114 | #135 | ||
| 1982 | #253 | #82 | #123 | ||
| 1983 | #264 | #98 | #170 | ||
| 1984 | #263 | #96 | #169 | ||
| 1985 | #283 | #103 | #154 | ||
| 1986 | #299 | #100 | #127 | ||
| 1987 | #318 | #103 | #148 | ||
| 1988 | #320 | #144 | #157 | ||
| 1989 | #351 | #104 | #157 | ||
| 1990 | #389 | #119 | #142 | ||
| 1991 | #391 | #125 | #174 | #419 | |
| 1992 | #388 | #125 | #134 | #496 | |
| 1993 | #425 | #159 | #145 | #469 | |
| 1994 | #422 | #124 | #154 | #542 | |
| 1995 | #452 | #215 | #128 | #455 | |
| 1996 | #458 | #174 | #86 | #485 | |
| 1997 | #489 | #99 | #151 | #92 | #564 |
| 1998 | #476 | #99 | #159 | #111 | #514 |
| 1999 | #480 | #94 | #154 | #77 | #520 |
| 2000 | #500 | #81 | #158 | #77 | #465 |
| 2001 | #490 | #77 | #147 | #69 | #578 |
| 2002 | #489 | #80 | #154 | #81 | #480 |
| 2003 | #497 | #76 | #124 | #85 | #491 |
| 2004 | #520 | #77 | #155 | #82 | #548 |
| 2005 | #524 | #77 | #124 | #82 | #524 |
| 2006 | #502 | #79 | #134 | #74 | #417 |
| 2007 | #488 | #78 | #187 | #75 | #500 |
| 2008 | #499 | #63 | #101 | #44 | #412 |
| 2009 | #445 | #63 | #122 | #52 | #362 |
| 2010 | #418 | #58 | #95 | #57 | #368 |
| 2011 | #406 | #62 | #109 | #52 | #341 |
| 2012 | #356 | #71 | #101 | #55 | #297 |
| 2013 | #324 | #72 | #107 | #56 | #258 |
| 2014 | #321 | #85 | #143 | #55 | #268 |
| 2015 | #314 | #83 | #107 | #54 | #237 |
| 2016 | #277 | #90 | #88 | #59 | #220 |
| 2017 | #244 | #95 | #86 | #53 | #173 |
| 2018 | #238 | #94 | #119 | #61 | #162 |
| 2019 | #208 | #92 | #100 | #51 | #142 |
| 2020 | #196 | #90 | #104 | #78 | #128 |
| 2021 | #177 | #97 | #93 | #61 | #118 |
| 2022 | #158 | #93 | #83 | #62 | #88 |
| 2023 | #148 | #85 | #96 | #84 | #82 |
| 2024 | #141 | #92 | #92 | #63 | #75 |
| 2025 | #138 | #98 | #69 | #76 | #61 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Leon
Names Similar to Leon
Nicknames for Leon
- Leo
- Lee
- L
- On
- Le
Famous People Named Leon
| Leon Trotsky | Russian revolutionary |
| Leonidas I | ancient Spartan king |
| Leonardo da Vinci | Italian artist and inventor |
| Leon Panetta | American politician |
| Leontyne Price | American opera singer |
| Lebron James | American basketball player |
| Leontien van Moorsel | Dutch cyclist |
| Leon Redbone | American musician |
| Leon Russell | American musician |
| Leon Spinks | American boxer |
| Leon Bridges | American singer-songwriter |
| Leontius of Byzantium | Byzantine philosopher |
| Leon Hart | American football player |
| Leon Clarke | English footballer |
| Leon Britton | English footballer |
| Leon Goretzka | German footballer |
| León Larregui | Mexican musician |
| León de Greiff | Colombian poet |
| León Febres Cordero | Ecuadorian politician |
| León Serment | Mexican film director |
Characters Named Leon
| Leon S. Kennedy | Resident Evil |
| Leon Scott Kennedy | Blade Runner 2049 |
| Leonidas "Leon" | The Professional |
| Leon Black | Curb Your Enthusiasm |
| Leon Belmont | Castlevania |
| Leonidas "Leo" Valdez | Percy Jackson & The Olympians |
| Leon Vance | NCIS |
| Leon Kuwata | Danganronpa |
| Leon Czolgosz | Assassins |
| Leon Phelps | The Ladies Man |
| Leon Kompowsky | The Simpsons |
| Leon Powalski | Star Fox |
| Leonidas "Leon" Solange | Soul Nomad & the World Eaters |
| Leon "Squall" Leonhart | Final Fantasy VIII |