Total births
1,567
Girls' name · since 1882
Leonia
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 1,567 babies named Leonia, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,567
- total births
- 1882–2021
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
Leonia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,567 recorded since 1882.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Leonia has been recorded 1,567 times among girls since 1882, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 2021.
- 1,567 total births
- 1882–2021 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,567 girls have been named Leonia since 1882, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2021.
- 1,567
- total births
- 1882–2021
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Leonia was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
41 babies were named Leonia in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Leonia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Leonia's full recorded timeline at 1935, 37% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 63% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1883, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1918 peak of 41 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Leonia at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Leonia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2021
- Peak year (1918)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 140 years of records
Leonia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Leonia's strongest decade.
315 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Leonia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 35
1880s
35 births
- 1890s 87
1890s
87 births
- 1900s
1900s
161 births
- 1910s
1910s
271 births
- 1920s
1920s
315 births
- 1930s
1930s
224 births
- 1940s
1940s
161 births
- 1950s
1950s
129 births
- 1960s 70
1960s
70 births
- 1970s 46
1970s
46 births
- 1980s 40
1980s
40 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 315 births (20% of all-time use).
How Leonia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Leonia's total volume
Leonia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Leonia by state
Where Leonia concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 150 | 9.6% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 12 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #5 | New York | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.3% |
Mississippi share of Leonia's total US births 9.6%
Even split
150 of 1,567 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leonia? ▼
Leonia has been given to 1,567 babies in the U.S. since 1882, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 41 babies were born in 1918, its single highest year.
When was Leonia most popular? ▼
Leonia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 315 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Leonia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Leonia are Mississippi (150 births), Arkansas (12 births), Georgia (11 births).
How long has the name Leonia been used? ▼
Leonia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1882, spanning 140 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Leonia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Leona, Leola, Leora, Leota, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Leonia's data
- Leonia's decade-level peak was the 1920s (315 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Leonias (150 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Leonia
Nearby Names Like Leonia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leonia
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Leora Girl
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Leota Girl
#13481 10,447 births
Leonora Girl
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Compare Leonia side by side: Leonia vs Leona Leonia vs Leola Leonia vs Leora
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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, 1882–2021 (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. "Leonia: Baby Name Since 1882 - 1,567 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leonia. 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 Leonia 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.