Holding steady.
Popularity of Leodis since 1915
Babies named Leodis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 40 |
| 1930s | 92 |
| 1940s | 102 |
| 1950s | 100 |
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Leodis is a rare given name with English origins, possibly linked to the city of Leeds. Its first recorded use in Social Security data was in 1915, and it reached its peak in 1935, the year of its highest recorded usage. Since then, the name has maintained a stable but extremely low frequency, never breaking into the top 1000. Despite its obscurity, Leodis has a distinctive, old-fashioned charm that may appeal to parents seeking a unique name with a historical feel. The name has no strong association with any particular state or region, and it is rarely encountered today. Its trajectory suggests it remains a niche choice, never experiencing a revival.
Leodis likely originated as a place name or as a transferred use of the surname derived from the city of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England. The name Leeds itself comes from the Old English 'Loidis', a tribal name. As a given name, Leodis saw modest use in the early 20th century, peaking in the 1930s. It remains rare and is not widely used today.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leo, Lee
Sibling names for Leodis
Names that share Leodis's style, for a brother or sister.
