Holding steady.
Popularity of Leotis since 1915
Babies named Leotis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1949, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Leotis's real moment was 1940.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 54 |
| 1930s | 105 |
| 1940s | 164 |
| 1950s | 174 |
| 1960s | 133 |
| 1970s | 106 |
| 1980s | 72 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Leotis is a rare American given name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1915. It reached its highest usage in 1940, during its peak year, but has never been common. The name has remained stable in its rarity, with no significant resurgence in recent decades. It is not associated with any particular state or region. While its exact origin is unclear, Leotis is thought to be a modern invention, possibly combining the familiar elements of Leo and Otis. Its sound fits the style of mid-20th-century American coinages, and it carries a distinctive yet straightforward feel.
Leotis is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1915. It likely blends Leo, derived from Latin 'leo' meaning 'lion', with the popular suffix -tis or the name Otis. The name saw modest use in the mid-20th century, peaking in 1940, but has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leo, Lee
Sibling names for Leotis
Names that share Leotis's style, for a brother or sister.
