Leontine
Every Leontine since 1883 — 1,150 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leontine
Leontine is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1883, 1,150 American babies have been named Leontine. Its peak came in 1918, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Leontine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leontine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,611 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,335 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,601 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,565 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,984 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,735 |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,540 |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,376 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,657 |
| 1930 | 27 | #1,512 |
| 1925 | 17 | #2,243 |
| 1920 | 32 | #1,425 |
| 1915 | 20 | #1,708 |
| 1910 | 13 | #1,298 |
| 1905 | 15 | #991 |
| 1900 | 22 | #790 |
| 1895 | 15 | #846 |
| 1890 | 9 | #981 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leontine in 2025?
Leontine did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Leontine?
1,150 babies have been named Leontine in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leontine most popular?
Leontine peaked in 1918, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Leontine a boy or girl name?
Leontine is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leontine rising or falling?
Leontine is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.