Name meaning & stats
Leon
Leon means “lion” (Latin origin). 112,922 US babies since 1940, peak 2025. Notable Leons are 1.7× over-represented as basketball players.
What it means
“lion”
LatinWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 2025
112,922 US babies were named Leon between 1940 and 2025.
Where Leons end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.5× | High · 34 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.6× | High · 34 people |
| Basketball player | 1.7× | High · 31 people |
| Musician | 1.5× | Medium · 20 people |
Among notable men who are basketball players, Leons show up 1.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Spelling family
Leon is the main spelling
- Leon 100%
- Leeon <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2025)