How Common is the First Name Leon?
We estimate that there are 91,474 people named Leon who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Leon is the 272nd most common for men, and the 586th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Leon?
The average person named Leon is 43.41 years old.
Is Leon a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
2,583 people named Leon were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 138th most popular name for boys, and the 252nd most popular overall.
The popularity of Leon peaked in 1926, when it was the 73rd most popular name for baby boys.
Is Leon a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Leon is almost exclusively a male name. 99.4% of people named Leon are male.
Popularity of Leon in England
In 2020, Leon was the 93rd most popular name for boys in England and Wales.