Leontyne
girl nameLeontyne entered the US charts in 1953, peaked at #2839 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1953–2025
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rank today
#2839
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5073 |
| 1960s | #4528 |
| 1970s | #7639 |
| 1980s | #9349 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Leontyne are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leontyne alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Leontyne in 2025?
- Leontyne is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Leontyne most popular?
- Leontyne peaked in 1966, reaching #2839 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Leontyne with classmates?
- Leontyne will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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