Holding steady.
Popularity of Leontine since 1883
Babies named Leontine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Leontine's real moment was 1898.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 53 |
| 1890s | 117 |
| 1900s | 143 |
| 1910s | 217 |
| 1920s | 241 |
| 1930s | 141 |
| 1940s | 102 |
| 1950s | 65 |
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Leontine first appeared in U.S. records in 1883, and its peak usage occurred in 1898, when it was most frequently given. The name has since become extremely rare, and as of 2025 it does not appear in the top 1000 and has no measurable one-in-N ratio. It has held a stable trajectory over recent decades, without a resurgence in popularity. While no top states are recorded for Leontine, its history reflects a classic French feminine name that was briefly in vogue during the late 19th century.
Leontine is the feminine form of Léon (French) and Leontius (Latin), derived from the Greek name Leontios, which comes from leon (lion). The name was used in early Christianity, borne by several saints, and became especially common in France during the 19th century.
“Leontine” around the world
Where Leontine lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
85
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leo, Léa, Tina, Lea
Variants: Leontina, Léontine
Sibling names for Leontine
Names that share Leontine's style, for a brother or sister.
