Total births
312
Boys' name · since 1964
Leanthony
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 312 babies named Leanthony, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 312
- total births
- 1964–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Leanthony is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 312 have been recorded since 1964.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Leanthony has been recorded 312 times among boys since 1964, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2019.
- 312 total births
- 1964–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
312 boys have been named Leanthony since 1964, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 312
- total births
- 1964–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Leanthony was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
17 babies were named Leanthony in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Leanthony's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Leanthony's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Leanthony at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Leanthony popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2019
- Peak year (1987)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Leanthony by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Leanthony's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Leanthony births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s
1970s
34 births
- 1980s
1980s
72 births
- 1990s
1990s
78 births
- 2000s
2000s
51 births
- 2010s
2010s
66 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 78 births (25% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leanthony? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 312 babies named Leanthony. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 17 births.
When was Leanthony most popular? ▼
Leanthony was most popular in the 1990s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
How long has the name Leanthony been used? ▼
Leanthony has been recorded in Social Security data since 1964, spanning 56 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Leanthony? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Leandro, Leander, Leamon, Leandre, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Leanthony's data
- Leanthony's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (78 total births) through the 2010s (66) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Leanthony
Nearby Names Like Leanthony
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leanthony
Leandro Boy
#499 11,078 births
Leander Boy
#1754 6,928 births
Leamon Boy
2,672 births
Leandre Boy
#5279 1,659 births
Leandrew Boy
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Compare Leanthony side by side: Leanthony vs Leandro Leanthony vs Leander Leanthony vs Leamon
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1964–2019 (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. "Leanthony: Baby Name Since 1964 - 312 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leanthony. 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 Leanthony 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 July 2026.