Holding steady.
Popularity of Leonda since 1944
Babies named Leonda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 37 |
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Leonda is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1944. It never entered the top 1000, with its peak year of usage being 1980, when it was given to a modest number of girls. Since then, its trajectory has remained stable but with very low frequency, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. The exact etymology is uncertain, but it likely originated as a blend of familiar elements, possibly drawing from names like Lee and Rhonda or as a feminine form of Leon. Leonda has not been strongly associated with any particular region or state, indicating its scattered, individualistic adoption across the country.
Leonda appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1944. It may be a combination of the popular name Lee (from Old English leah, 'clearing') with Rhonda (of uncertain origin, possibly from a Welsh place name). Alternatively, it could be a feminine variant of the name Leon (from Greek leon, 'lion'). The name has seen modest, sporadic use, primarily in the 1980s when it reached its peak.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Lea, Loni
Sibling names for Leonda
Names that share Leonda's style, for a brother or sister.
