How Many People Are Named Leontine?

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

Leontine
Very Rare
Greek

Leontine means 'lioness', a strong and regal name. Only 214 people named Leontine live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,544,355 Americans. The majority of Leontines are over 60, with the peak year being 1918.

~214
Living in US
1 in 1,544,355
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Lioness
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Strong Dignified Regal Confident
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

157,021
Worldwide Bearers
#6,689
Global Rank
🇨🇩 DR Congo
111,870
🇧🇯 Benin
14,273
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
7,051
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
4,621
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
4,323
🇨🇲 Cameroon
3,345
🇳🇱 Netherlands
2,778
🇬🇳 Guinea
2,130
🇱🇻 Latvia
1,429
🇸🇳 Senegal
1,211

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
214 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 103
6
Would be under 30 (1%)
52
Would be 30–60 (5%)
1,092
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 1,150 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: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
89
Modern Appeal
11
International
100

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

📜 Leontine Through the Generations

Leontine, a name steeped in history and strength, has seen its most births in 1918 when 32 babies were given this majestic title. Today, the name is quite rare, with only 214 individuals bearing it across the United States. Interestingly, 95% of those named Leontine are over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older adults. This classic name has maintained a stable presence throughout the decades, though it's now more of an old-school choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 100
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Leontine

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Leontine's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Leontine

How Many People Have the Name Leontine?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 214 people in the United States currently share the name Leontine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,544,355 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Leontine a Common or Rare Name?

Leontine 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 Leontine Mean?

Leontine means "lioness" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Leontine Most Popular?

The name Leontine reached peak popularity in 1918, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Leontine?

Approximately 214 people named Leontine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,150. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,544,355 Americans.

Is Leontine a rare name?

Leontine is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,544,355 Americans has this name.

What does the name Leontine mean?

Leontine means "lioness" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Leontine more male or female?

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

When was Leontine most popular?

Leontine peaked in 1918 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US214
All-Time Births1,150
1 in X1 in 1,544,355
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age103
Peak Year1918
World Rank#6,689
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.