Boys name · California
Leon in California
Leon was the 96th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 416 babies named Leon that year. Since 1910, California families have named 11,110 babies Leon.
Popularity over time
Leon in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | 67th |
| 1926 | 49 | 140th |
| 1943 | 109 | 122nd |
| 1959 | 92 | 250th |
| 1976 | 100 | 237th |
| 1992 | 67 | 438th |
| 2009 | 96 | 369th |
| 2025 | 416 | 96th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 67th in 1910 to 96th in 2025.
The most babies named Leon in California in a single year was 426, in 2024. Its best showing was 67th among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, Leon reached its best rank of 28th in District of Columbia (1928). See Leon in every state →
How popular is Leon in California?
Leon was the 96th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 416 babies named Leon that year. Since 1910, California families have named 11,110 babies Leon.
How many babies are named Leon in California?
In 2025, 416 babies were named Leon in California. The most babies named Leon in California in a single year was 426, in 2024.
What is the rank of Leon in California?
Leon ranked 96th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 67th among boys names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.