Leon is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #208 in 2019 with 1,866 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 2,583 births ranking #138. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 294.5%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 961 boys born was named Leon. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Leon is a classic lion name with a steady, masculine feel. It sounds slightly more formal and continental than Leo while sharing the same powerful image.
The name has deep roots across European naming and appears in Greek, Latin, French, German, and many other traditions. It remains strong because it is simple, recognisable, and substantial.