Declining since 2006.
Popularity of Lebron since 1925
Babies named Lebron per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 53 |
| 1950s | 93 |
| 1960s | 70 |
| 1970s | 59 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 632 |
| 2010s | 447 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Lebron is a French surname turned given name, famously associated with basketball icon LeBron James. While the name first appeared in U.S. birth records as early as 1925, its modern usage is largely tied to the athlete, surging in 2007, its peak year. However, since 2006 its trajectory has been falling, and it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names nationally. The meaning, 'the brown one,' reflects its origin in the Old French Le Brun, a nickname for someone with brown hair or complexion. As a first name, Lebron remains distinctive but rare, with no single state recording it as particularly common.
Lebron is of French origin, derived from the Old French surname "Le Brun," meaning 'the brown' (referring to hair or complexion). As a given name, it became prominent in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the fame of basketball player LeBron James. The name remains rare but recognizable, with its surname roots giving it a distinctive, modern feel.
“Lebron” around the world
Where Lebron lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bron, LB, Bronny
Sibling names for Lebron
Names that share Lebron's style, for a brother or sister.
