Leone
Girl nameLeone has been given to 6,637 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1916.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,637
Peak year
1916 (262 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -3%
Gender split
93% girls / 7% boys
Rank through the decades
Leone's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #410 |
| 1925 | #595 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Leone — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Leone.
FAQ
How popular is the name Leone?
Leone has been given to 6,637 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Leone peak?
Leone peaked in 1916, when 262 babies were given the name.
Is Leone a girl or boy name?
Leone is primarily a girl name (93% of babies named Leone are girls).
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