Total births
1,519
Boys' name · since 1925
Lebron
Lebron has 1,519 recorded births since 1925 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7320
- among boys today
- 1,519
- born since 1925
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Lebron is the #7320 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,519 recorded since 1925.
Social Security Administration records show Lebron recorded 1,519 times among boys since 1925, holding rank #7320 nationally today, ahead of 49% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1925 to 2024.
- #7320 among boys today
- 1,519 born since 1925
- 2000s peak decade
- 49% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Lebron is currently the #7320 boys' name in America, more common than 49% of boys - 1,519 born since 1925, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7320
- among boys today
- 1,519
- born since 1925
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Lebron vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7320
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 49% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Lebron was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
110 babies were named Lebron in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Lebron compares
1,519 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
Lebron's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lebron | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,519 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 110 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lebron's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lebron's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 81% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 19%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1926, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 110, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lebron at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#7,320
Active since
1925
Lebron popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1925–2024
- Peak year (2007)
- 110
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Lebron by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Lebron's strongest decade.
632 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Lebron births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 11
1920s
11 births
- 1930s 25
1930s
25 births
- 1940s 53
1940s
53 births
- 1950s 93
1950s
93 births
- 1960s 70
1960s
70 births
- 1970s 59
1970s
59 births
- 1980s 49
1980s
49 births
- 1990s 18
1990s
18 births
- 2000s
2000s
632 births
- 2010s
2010s
447 births
- 2020s 62
2020s
62 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 632 births (42% of all-time use).
How Lebron 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 Lebron's total volume
Lebron vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lebron by state
Where Lebron concentrates geographically, total births since 1925
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 109 | 7.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 75 | 4.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 56 | 3.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 48 | 3.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 42 | 2.8% |
| #6 | California | | 29 | 1.9% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 25 | 1.6% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 23 | 1.5% |
Tennessee share of Lebron's total US births 7.2%
Even split
109 of 1,519 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Lebron appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lebron? ▼
Since 1925, Social Security records show 1,519 babies named Lebron. Today it holds rank #7320 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 110 births.
When was Lebron most popular? ▼
Lebron was most popular in the 2000s decade with 632 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Lebron most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lebron are Tennessee (109 births), Florida (75 births), Texas (56 births).
How long has the name Lebron been used? ▼
Lebron has been recorded in Social Security data since 1925, spanning 100 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Lebron? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lebaron, Lebert, Leburn, Lebarron, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lebron's data
- Lebron's decade-level peak was the 2000s (632 total births); usage has since declined to 62 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Lebrons (109 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Lebron
Nearby Names Like Lebron
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lebron
Lebaron Boy
207 births
Lebert Boy
82 births
Leburn Boy
44 births
Lebarron Boy
29 births
Lebrandon Boy
26 births
Compare Lebron side by side: Lebron vs Lebaron Lebron vs Lebert Lebron vs Leburn
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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, 1925–2024 (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. "Lebron: #7320 Boys' Name - 1,519 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lebron. 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 Lebron 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.