Boys name · Tennessee
Leon in Tennessee
Leon was the 179th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 53 babies named Leon that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 3,633 babies Leon.
Popularity over time
Leon in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 166th |
| 1926 | 66 | 69th |
| 1942 | 66 | 87th |
| 1958 | 36 | 171st |
| 1973 | 8 | 366th |
| 1989 | 9 | 403rd |
| 2006 | 6 | 788th |
| 2025 | 53 | 179th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee fell from 166th in 1910 to 179th in 2025.
The most babies named Leon in Tennessee in a single year was 80, in 1935. Its best showing was 62nd among boys names in 1918.
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 Tennessee?
Leon was the 179th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 53 babies named Leon that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 3,633 babies Leon.
How many babies are named Leon in Tennessee?
In 2025, 53 babies were named Leon in Tennessee. The most babies named Leon in Tennessee in a single year was 80, in 1935.
What is the rank of Leon in Tennessee?
Leon ranked 179th among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 62nd among boys names in 1918.
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.