Holding steady.
Popularity of Lealon since 1912
Babies named Lealon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lealon's real moment was 1933.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 48 |
| 1930s | 62 |
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lealon is a distinctive and uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1912, placing it among early 20th-century coinages. Its exact origin is ambiguous; it could be a creative spelling or a variant of names like Leander. The name reached its highest point of use in 1933, reflecting the naming trends of that era, but has since become extremely rare. With no top states or recent ranking data, Lealon remains a quiet choice for parents seeking an obscure name with a vintage feel.
Lealon appears to be a rare given name, first recorded in the United States in 1912. It may have emerged as a variant of Leander, from the Greek Leandros meaning 'lion-man', or as a modern invented name combining the popular 'Lee' prefix with the suffix '-alon'. Its usage peaked in the 1930s but has since remained very rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee
Sibling names for Lealon
Names that share Lealon's style, for a brother or sister.
