Leon
Pronunciation: [ l-EE-ahn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Leon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 467 babies have been named Leon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leon is past its peak , currently ranked #24,294 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,294
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Leon is also used as a boy name, ranked #141.
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About the Name Leon
Leon is a girl name .
Is Leon a boy or girl name? Leon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,294 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #141. Leon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Leon is currently ranked #24,294 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Leon include Leona, Leora, Leonor, Leonora, Leonie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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