Boys name · California
Leonel in California
Leonel was the 181st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 220 babies named Leonel that year. Since 1950, California families have named 7,205 babies Leonel.
Popularity over time
Leonel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5 | 824th |
| 1968 | 16 | 617th |
| 1977 | 33 | 467th |
| 1987 | 80 | 338th |
| 1996 | 113 | 316th |
| 2006 | 149 | 277th |
| 2015 | 222 | 226th |
| 2025 | 220 | 181st |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 824th in 1950 to 181st in 2025.
The most babies named Leonel in California in a single year was 275, in 2022. Its best showing was 148th among boys names in 2024.
Across the country, Leonel reached its best rank of 118th in Arizona (2023). See Leonel in every state →
How popular is Leonel in California?
Leonel was the 181st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 220 babies named Leonel that year. Since 1950, California families have named 7,205 babies Leonel.
How many babies are named Leonel in California?
In 2025, 220 babies were named Leonel in California. The most babies named Leonel in California in a single year was 275, in 2022.
What is the rank of Leonel in California?
Leonel ranked 181st among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 148th among boys names in 2024.
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.