Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Lejon since 1969
Babies named Lejon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 91 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Lejon is a rare and modern name that first appeared on the U.S. social security records in 1969. It reached its peak popularity in 1972, but overall it has remained exceedingly uncommon. In 2025, the name ranked 12,008, with only about 1 in every 341,615 boys receiving the name. Its trajectory has been stable, indicating it neither surged nor declined dramatically over the decades. The name does not have strong associations with any particular state, as it did not rank in the top states lists. Lejon is often considered a phonetic or stylistic variant of Leon, or it may draw from the French language's word for lion. It remains a distinctive choice, appealing to parents seeking a unique name with a strong, animal-inspired sound.
Lejon is a modern coinage, likely influenced by the French word 'lion' or as a phonetic variant of Leon. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1969 and saw its peak usage in 1972. The name remains rare and has no strong historical or etymological tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee
Sibling names for Lejon
Names that share Lejon's style, for a brother or sister.
