Leonna
Every Leonna since 1945 — 1,375 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leonna
Leonna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,826 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 1,375 American babies have been named Leonna. Its peak came in 2009, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Leonna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leonna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,826 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,620 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,080 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,168 |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,292 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,230 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,612 |
| 2018 | 34 | #4,202 |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,040 |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,629 |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,553 |
| 2014 | 43 | #3,629 |
| 2013 | 46 | #3,436 |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,760 |
| 2011 | 39 | #3,880 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,929 |
| 2009 | 49 | #3,388 |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,826 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,219 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,320 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,193 |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,772 |
| 2003 | 31 | #4,268 |
| 2002 | 30 | #4,235 |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,631 |
| 2000 | 28 | #4,354 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,294 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,993 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,214 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,117 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,717 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,678 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,071 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,544 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,933 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leonna in 2025?
Leonna ranked #4,826 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leonna?
1,375 babies have been named Leonna in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leonna most popular?
Leonna peaked in 2009, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Leonna a boy or girl name?
Leonna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leonna rising or falling?
Leonna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.