Holding steady, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Leeon since 1934
Babies named Leeon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Leeon is a modern and extremely rare name in the United States. First recorded in 1934, it has never reached widespread use. Its peak popularity came in 2012, though even then the number of births was very small. In 2025, the name ranked 8,243 with a frequency of only 1 in 189,786 newborns, placing it in the category of distinctive choices. The trajectory of the name has remained stable, with no significant upswing. Due to its rarity, no top states have been associated with Leeon. The name likely emerged as a creative respelling of the classic Leon or as a combination of Lee and Leon, fitting a broader trend of unique, individualized names. Parents choosing Leeon often seek a name that feels familiar yet uncommon.
Leeon appears to be a modern coinage, possibly a blend of the popular name Lee (derived from Old English leah 'clearing, meadow') and the classic name Leon (from Greek 'lion'). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1934 but has remained extremely rare. In the 2010s the name saw a slight uptick, echoing the trend of creating unique variations of familiar names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Leo
Sibling names for Leeon
Names that share Leeon's style, for a brother or sister.
