Girls name · Illinois
Leona in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 5,605 babies are named Leona across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #449 most popular girls name, with 24 born.
Popularity over time
Leona in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 58 | #81 |
| 1924 | 174 | #82 |
| 1937 | 67 | #137 |
| 1951 | 31 | #304 |
| 1965 | 16 | #540 |
| 1980 | 13 | #711 |
| 2011 | 11 | #962 |
| 2025 | 24 | #449 |
Leona had its most births in Illinois in 1915, when 242 babies were given the name. Its highest rank in Illinois came in 1913, at #51.
Leona started at #81 in 1910 and finished at #449 in 2025 on the girls list in Illinois, with a high of #51 in 1913 and a low of #1783 in 2004.
Wisconsin gave Leona its highest national rank, #20, in 1910. See Leona in every state →
How popular is Leona in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 5,605 babies are named Leona across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #449 most popular girls name, with 24 born.
How many babies are named Leona in Illinois?
24 Leona babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Leona in Illinois?
In 2025, Leona sat at #449 on the girls list for Illinois.
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.