482,908births recorded
25Countries
1Variants
2025Peak · Poland
#3Poland 2025
Léon is a boy name family recorded 482,908 times in 25 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Poland (#3 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Poland in 2025, at 2,083.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Léon
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Léon | French | 184,074 | 🇺🇸 United States | #138 | 1926 | ▲ 153 % |
| Léon | French | 138,195 | 🇫🇷 France | #8 | 1901 | ▲ 144 % |
| Léon | French | 57,185 | 🇵🇱 Poland | #3 | 2025 | ▲ 180 % |
| Léon | French | 22,834 | 🏴 England & Wales | #101 | 2010 | ▼ 19 % |
| Léon | French | 14,136 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #148 | 2015 | ▲ 940 % |
| Léon | French | 14,100 | 🇦🇹 Austria | #8 | 2011 | ▼ 18 % |
Questions about Léon
How popular is the name Léon?
In 2025 it ranked #3 in Poland. Official registers record 482,908 births across 25 countries.
When was Léon most popular?
It peaked in Poland in 2025, at 2,083.6 births per 100,000.
Is Léon a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Léon is a boy name.