Total births
1,659
Boys' name · since 1951
Leandre
Since 1951, U.S. Social Security records show 1,659 babies named Leandre, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5279
- among boys today
- 1,659
- born since 1951
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
1,659 babies have been named Leandre since 1951, making it today's #5279 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Leandre recorded 1,659 times among boys since 1951, holding rank #5279 nationally today, ahead of 63% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1951 to 2025.
- #5279 among boys today
- 1,659 born since 1951
- 1990s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Leandre is currently the #5279 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 1,659 born since 1951, peaking in the 1990s.
- #5279
- among boys today
- 1,659
- born since 1951
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Leandre vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5279
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Leandre was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
55 babies were named Leandre in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
How Leandre compares
1,659 Top 23% higher than 77% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Leandre's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Leandre | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,659 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 55 | 23 | 22,252 |
Leandre's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Leandre splits its recorded history at 1993: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1951 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 55 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Leandre at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1991
Current rank
#5,279
Active since
1951
Leandre popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Leandre popularity over time - girls
15 total births recorded since 1981 (Leandre as girls' name)
Leandre by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Leandre's strongest decade.
379 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Leandre births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s 49
1960s
49 births
- 1970s 145
1970s
145 births
- 1980s
1980s
302 births
- 1990s
1990s
379 births
- 2000s
2000s
356 births
- 2010s
2010s
287 births
- 2020s 131
2020s
131 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 379 births (23% of all-time use).
How Leandre compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Leandre's total volume
Leandre vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Leandre by state
Where Leandre concentrates geographically, total births since 1951
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 145 | 8.7% |
| #2 | Florida | | 34 | 2.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 33 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 24 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 24 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #7 | New York | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Leandre's total US births 8.7%
Even split
145 of 1,659 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leandre? ▼
1,659 babies have been named Leandre since 1951. It currently ranks #5279 among boys. The peak year was 1991 with 55 births.
When was Leandre most popular? ▼
Leandre was most popular in the 1990s decade with 379 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Leandre most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Leandre are California (145 births), Florida (34 births), Texas (33 births).
How long has the name Leandre been used? ▼
Records for Leandre go back to 1951, giving 75 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Leandre? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Leandro, Leander, Leamon, Leandrew, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Leandre's data
- Leandre's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (379 total births) through the 2020s (131) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Leandres (145 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Leandre
Nearby Names Like Leandre
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leandre
Leandro Boy
#499 11,078 births
Leander Boy
#1754 6,928 births
Leamon Boy
2,672 births
Leandrew Boy
1,010 births
Lea Boy
620 births
Compare Leandre side by side: Leandre vs Leandro Leandre vs Leander Leandre vs Leamon
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1951–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Leandre: #5279 Boys' Name - 1,659 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leandre. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Leandre draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.