Holding steady.
Popularity of Lelon since 1912
Babies named Lelon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lelon's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 90 |
| 1920s | 136 |
| 1930s | 81 |
| 1940s | 61 |
| 1950s | 47 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lelon is a rare masculine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1912. It peaked that same year and has maintained a stable, very low frequency of use ever since, never reaching a rank in the national top 1,000. The name's exact origin is unclear; it may be a modern invention blending elements of Leland or Leon with a fashionable -on ending. No top states for usage have been recorded, indicating its scattered and infrequent adoption. Lelon remains an uncommon choice, likely appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with a vintage feel from the early 20th century.
Lelon appears to be a modern coinage, possibly a blend or respelling of names like Leeland or Leland, combined with the popular -on suffix. It was first recorded in the United States in 1912 but has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. The name has maintained very low usage with a stable trajectory, suggesting it has been used sporadically rather than as a established traditional name.
Sibling names for Lelon
Names that share Lelon's style, for a brother or sister.
