Total births
448
Boys' name · since 1922
Lion
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 448 babies named Lion, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3625
- among boys today
- 448
- born since 1922
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
448 babies have been named Lion since 1922, making it today's #3625 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Lion recorded 448 times among boys since 1922, holding rank #3625 nationally today, ahead of 75% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1922 to 2025.
- #3625 among boys today
- 448 born since 1922
- 2020s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lion is currently the #3625 boys' name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 448 born since 1922, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3625
- among boys today
- 448
- born since 1922
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Lion vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3625
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Lion was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
43 babies were named Lion in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Lion compares
448 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
Lion's all-time total is 22% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lion | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 448 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lion's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lion's SSA record in two at 2013 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 1995, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lion at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#3,625
Active since
1922
Lion popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Lion by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Lion's strongest decade.
199 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Lion births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1990s 23
1990s
23 births
- 2000s 32
2000s
32 births
- 2010s
2010s
188 births
- 2020s
2020s
199 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 199 births (44% of all-time use).
Lion by state
Where Lion concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 34 | 7.6% |
| #2 | Florida | | 20 | 4.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 16 | 3.6% |
| #4 | Texas | | 10 | 2.2% |
California share of Lion's total US births 7.6%
Even split
34 of 448 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lion? ▼
Since 1922, Social Security records show 448 babies named Lion. Today it holds rank #3625 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 43 births.
When was Lion most popular? ▼
Lion was most popular in the 2020s decade with 199 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Lion most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lion are California (34 births), Florida (20 births), New York (16 births).
How long has the name Lion been used? ▼
Records for Lion go back to 1922, giving 104 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Lion? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lionel, Lionell, Lior, Lio, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lion's data
- California records the most Lions (34 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 Lion
Nearby Names Like Lion
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lion
Lionel Boy
#562 33,789 births
Lionell Boy
#12480 1,613 births
Lior Boy
#2405 883 births
Lio Boy
#2909 371 births
Lionardo Boy
163 births
Compare Lion side by side: Lion vs Lionel Lion vs Lionell Lion vs Lior
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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, 1922–2025 (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. "Lion: #3625 Boys' Name - 448 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lion. 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 Lion 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.