Total births
152
Girls' name · since 1913
Leotta
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 152 babies named Leotta, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 152
- total births
- 1913–1945
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
152 girls have been named Leotta since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Leotta recorded 152 times among girls since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1945.
- 152 total births
- 1913–1945 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
152 girls have been named Leotta since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1945.
- 152
- total births
- 1913–1945
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Leotta was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
17 babies were named Leotta in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Leotta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Leotta splits its recorded history at 1926: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Leotta at a glance
Last recorded 1945Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Leotta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1945
- Peak year (1921)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Leotta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Leotta's strongest decade.
81 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Leotta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 31
1910s
31 births
- 1920s
1920s
81 births
- 1930s 30
1930s
30 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 81 births (53% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leotta? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 152 babies named Leotta. The most recent recorded year was 1945. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 17 births.
When was Leotta most popular? ▼
Leotta was most popular in the 1920s decade with 81 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Leotta been used? ▼
Leotta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 33 years of data through 1945.
What names are similar to Leotta? ▼
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 Leotta's data
- Leotta's decade-level peak was the 1920s (81 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Leotta
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leotta
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Compare Leotta side by side: Leotta vs Leona Leotta vs Leola Leotta 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, 1913–1945 (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. "Leotta: Baby Name Since 1913 - 152 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leotta. 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 Leotta 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.