Leona
girl name#429 in 2025Leona entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #69 in 1904, ranks #429 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#429
rank today
#69
peak (1904)
723
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #120 |
| 1890s | #100 |
| 1900s | #74 |
| 1910s | #78 |
| 1920s | #107 |
| 1930s | #151 |
| 1940s | #229 |
| 1950s | #369 |
| 1960s | #508 |
| 1970s | #753 |
| 1980s | #1093 |
| 1990s | #1656 |
| 2000s | #1519 |
| 2010s | #713 |
| 2020s | #494 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Leona has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 31,500 people named Leona are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leona alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Leona in 2025?
- Leona ranks #429 among US girl names in 2025, with 723 babies given the name.
- When was the name Leona most popular?
- Leona peaked in 1904, reaching #69 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Leona with classmates?
- Leona will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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