How Many People Are Named Leonie?

Complete statistics for the name Leonie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Leonie
Very Rare
German

Leonie means 'lioness' and is a rare name for girls, with only 1,278 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 258,142 Americans. The name has been on the rise since its peak in 2024, showing it's a modern choice for new parents.

~1,278
Living in US
1 in 258,142
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Lioness
🌐
Origin
German
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
33
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 33 are believed to be natural leaders and visionaries, often destined for great achievements.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

32,134
Worldwide Bearers
#5,110
Global Rank
🇭🇹 Haiti
4,527
🇵🇭 Philippines
3,830
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
3,352
🇺🇸 United States
2,954
🇳🇿 New Zealand
2,113
🇧🇪 Belgium
2,071
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2,026
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1,739
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
1,624
🇫🇷 France
997

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,278 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 60
938
Would be under 30 (44%)
190
Would be 30–60 (9%)
1,012
Would be over 60 (47%)

All 2,140 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
27
Modern Appeal
93
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Leonie Through the Generations

Over the years, Leonie has seen a steady increase in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 1,278 individuals named Leonie currently living in the United States, the name has a unique demographic split where nearly half of those named Leonie are over 60, giving it an older skew despite being a newer-generation name. This trend suggests that while Leonie is gaining traction among younger parents, it's also cherished by older adults who may have chosen it for their children or grandchildren.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 143
New York 83
Louisiana 46
Texas 27
Florida 22
Illinois 11
Ohio 6
Colorado 5
Washington 5

⭐ Famous People Named Leonie

Leonie or Léonie or Leonie or in Arabic liuni is a Latin-origin feminine given name meaning "lioness", from the masculine personal name Leon. It is rare as a surname.…

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✨ Similar Names to Leonie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Leonie's German roots

📄 About the Name Leonie

How Many People Have the Name Leonie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,278 people in the United States currently share the name Leonie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 258,142 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Leonie a Common or Rare Name?

Leonie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Leonie Mean?

Leonie means "lioness" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Leonie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Leonie Most Popular?

The name Leonie reached peak popularity in 2024, with 74 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Leonie?

Approximately 1,278 people named Leonie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,140. That works out to roughly 1 in 258,142 Americans.

Is Leonie a rare name?

Leonie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 258,142 Americans has this name.

What does the name Leonie mean?

Leonie means "lioness" and comes from German origins.

Is Leonie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Leonie are male and 100% are female.

When was Leonie most popular?

Leonie peaked in 2024 with 74 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,278
All-Time Births2,140
1 in X1 in 258,142
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age60
Peak Year2024
World Rank#5,110
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.