Deleon Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Deleon means 'lion' and is of Spanish origin.
Meaning of the Name Deleon
Deleon is a surname of Spanish origin. It is derived from the Spanish word 'león', meaning 'lion'. The name could have originally been a nickname for someone with qualities associated with a lion, such as bravery or strength. Deleon is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was derived from the given name of an ancestor. The name is primarily found among people of Spanish or Mexican heritage.
Popularity of the Name Deleon
The popularity for the name Deleon peaked in popularity in the year 2002 with 24 births, which ranked number 8,455 out of 28,287 unique names for that year. Deleon had the most female births in 1986 with 8, which ranked number 7,749 out of 12,835 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2002 with 24, which ranked number 3,553 out of 12,487 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Deleon has increased over the last ten years from 10 births to 11 births, an increase of 10.00%. Among males, Deleon has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 11 births, an increase of 10.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Deleon
- 20 Year Trend of Deleon: -54.17%
- 10 Year Trend of Deleon: 10.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Deleon: 10.00%
Popularity of Deleon by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Deleon. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Deleon in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Deleon is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Deleon
- Total Births of Deleon: 11 (0.96%)
- Male Births of Deleon: 11 (0.96%)
Given the upward trend of Deleon over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.96% increase in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. Male births for Deleon have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 11 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.96%.