Leona Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Leona means 'lion' and symbolizes strength and courage.
Meaning of the Name Leona
Leona is a feminine given name of Latin origin derived from the word 'leo' meaning 'lion'. It is often associated with strength, courage, and fierceness. The name Leona has been used in various cultures and languages throughout history. It can also be a variant of the name Leonie, which is the feminine form of the name Leon.
Popularity of the Name Leona
The popularity for the name Leona peaked in popularity in the year 1918 with 3,335 births, which ranked number 138 out of 9,303 unique names for that year. Leona had the most female births in 1918 with 3,335, which ranked number 79 out of 5,585 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1916 with 17, which ranked number 1,771 out of 4,535 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Leona has increased sharply over the last ten years from 287 births to 577 births, an increase of 101.05%. Among females, Leona has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 287 births to 577 births, an increase of 101.05%.
Nationwide Popularity of Leona
- 20 Year Trend of Leona: 449.52%
- 10 Year Trend of Leona: 101.05%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Leona: 101.05%
Popularity of Leona by State
Among females, Leona was most popular in Midwestern states with 142 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 71 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Leona. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1044 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 71 | 508 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 335 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 427 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 661 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 554 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 346 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 310 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 467 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 449 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 595 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 515 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 379 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 283 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 910 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 717 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 473 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 502 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 602 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 376 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 386 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 407 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 375 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 503 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 527 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 48 | 677 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 499 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 335 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 296 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Leona
- Total Births of Leona: 619 (7.23%)
- Female Births of Leona: 619 (7.23%)
Given the upward trend of Leona over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.23% increase in total births, for a total of 619 births in 2024. For Females, births for Leona have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 619 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.23%.