Leona
boy nameLeona entered the US charts in 1901, peaked at #858 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1901–2025
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rank today
#858
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1065 |
| 1910s | #2257 |
| 1920s | #2793 |
| 1930s | #2630 |
| 1940s | #2508 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Leona are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Leona most popular?
- Leona peaked in 1901, reaching #858 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Leona with classmates?
- Leona will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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