Girls name · Illinois
Leona in Illinois
Leona was the 449th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 24 babies named Leona that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 5,605 babies Leona.
Popularity over time
Leona in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 58 | 81st |
| 1924 | 174 | 82nd |
| 1937 | 67 | 137th |
| 1951 | 31 | 304th |
| 1965 | 16 | 540th |
| 1980 | 13 | 711th |
| 2011 | 11 | 962nd |
| 2025 | 24 | 449th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 81st in 1910 to 449th in 2025.
The most babies named Leona in Illinois in a single year was 242, in 1915. Its best showing was 51st among girls names in 1913.
Across the country, Leona reached its best rank of 20th in Wisconsin (1910). See Leona in every state →
How popular is Leona in Illinois?
Leona was the 449th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 24 babies named Leona that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 5,605 babies Leona.
How many babies are named Leona in Illinois?
In 2025, 24 babies were named Leona in Illinois. The most babies named Leona in Illinois in a single year was 242, in 1915.
What is the rank of Leona in Illinois?
Leona ranked 449th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 51st among girls names in 1913.
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.