Holding steady.
Popularity of Leldon since 1914
Babies named Leldon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 114 |
| 1930s | 88 |
| 1940s | 43 |
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Leldon is a rare American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1914, with its peak year of usage in 1921. The name has never been among the top 1,000 most popular names, and its 1-in-N rate is not available due to insufficient data in the latest year (2025). The trajectory of the name has been stable, meaning it has remained at consistently low usage levels since its mid-20th-century decline. Given its obscurity, Leldon is often considered a distinctive choice with a vintage flavor. No top states are associated with the name, and it has no recorded famous bearers in modern popular culture.
Leldon first appears in early 20th-century United States records, likely as a spelling variant of the English surname Leland, which itself derives from Old English 'lēah' (woodland, clearing) plus 'land'. Alternatively, it may be a modern invented name blending father or mother names, though evidence is scant. The name saw minor use in the 1920s and has since become extremely rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee
Variants: Leland
Sibling names for Leldon
Names that share Leldon's style, for a brother or sister.
