Leola
Every Leola since 1880 — 28,181 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leola
Leola is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,711 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 28,181 American babies have been named Leola. Its peak came in 1920, when 855 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Leola stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leola year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,711 | — | — |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,298 | — | — |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,326 | — | — |
| 2022 | 37 | #4,011 | — | — |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,561 | — | — |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,586 | — | — |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,611 | — | — |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,680 | — | — |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,269 | — | — |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,822 | — | — |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,138 | — | — |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,334 | — | — |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,598 | — | — |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,054 | — | — |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,027 | — | — |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,558 | — | — |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,187 | — | — |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,602 | — | — |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,351 | — | — |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,021 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,497 | — | — |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,366 | — | — |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,824 | — | — |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,596 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,383 | — | — |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,468 | — | — |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,608 | — | — |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,758 | — | — |
| 1980 | 37 | #2,566 | — | — |
| 1975 | 32 | #2,489 | — | — |
| 1970 | 57 | #1,644 | — | — |
| 1965 | 53 | #1,536 | — | — |
| 1960 | 120 | #979 | — | — |
| 1955 | 159 | #751 | — | — |
| 1950 | 243 | #533 | — | — |
| 1945 | 267 | #438 | — | — |
| 1940 | 323 | #365 | — | — |
| 1935 | 424 | #294 | — | — |
| 1930 | 530 | #283 | — | — |
| 1925 | 757 | #240 | — | — |
| 1920 | 849 | #226 | 6 | #4,076 |
| 1915 | 669 | #233 | — | — |
| 1910 | 423 | #166 | — | — |
| 1905 | 319 | #166 | — | — |
| 1900 | 235 | #204 | — | — |
| 1895 | 135 | #238 | — | — |
| 1890 | 92 | #261 | — | — |
| 1885 | 53 | #274 | — | — |
| 1880 | 24 | #331 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leola in 2025?
Leola ranked #6,711 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leola?
28,181 babies have been named Leola in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leola most popular?
Leola peaked in 1920, when 855 newborns received the name.
Is Leola a boy or girl name?
Leola is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leola rising or falling?
Leola is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.