Leonidas
boy name#510 in 2025Leonidas entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #421 in 2022, ranks #510 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#510
rank today
#421
peak (2022)
591
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #875 |
| 1890s | #916 |
| 1900s | #1058 |
| 1910s | #1664 |
| 1920s | #1915 |
| 1930s | #2321 |
| 1940s | #2769 |
| 1950s | #2747 |
| 1960s | #2678 |
| 1970s | #3004 |
| 1980s | #3356 |
| 1990s | #4645 |
| 2000s | #3362 |
| 2010s | #637 |
| 2020s | #470 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Leonidas has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 9,700 people named Leonidas are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leonidas is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Leonidas in 2025?
- Leonidas ranks #510 among US boy names in 2025, with 591 babies given the name.
- When was the name Leonidas most popular?
- Leonidas peaked in 2022, reaching #421 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Leonidas with classmates?
- Leonidas will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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