Leonel
boy name#350 in 2025Leonel entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #308 in 2023, ranks #350 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1910–2025
#350
rank today
#308
peak (2023)
942
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #1701 |
| 1920s | #1500 |
| 1930s | #1191 |
| 1940s | #1112 |
| 1950s | #1083 |
| 1960s | #948 |
| 1970s | #797 |
| 1980s | #655 |
| 1990s | #576 |
| 2000s | #492 |
| 2010s | #408 |
| 2020s | #337 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Leonel has been most popular in TX, CA, AZ.
Living bearers
About 25,500 people named Leonel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leonel alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Leonel in 2025?
- Leonel ranks #350 among US boy names in 2025, with 942 babies given the name.
- When was the name Leonel most popular?
- Leonel peaked in 2023, reaching #308 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Leonel with classmates?
- Leonel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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