Leonidas Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Leonidas is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Leonidas?
Leonidas is spelled L-E-O-N-I-D-A-S. The name has 8 letters.
Leonidas at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Leonidas is derived from Greek elements meaning “lion” and the patronymic suffix “-idas,” signifying “son of a lion” or “lion-like.”
- Origin
- Leonidas is commonly associated with ancient Greek origins, specifically linked to the classical period of Greek history.
- Pronunciation
- lee-OH-ni-das · 4 syllables
Leonidas Popularity in 2025
Rank#510
Recorded Births591
- Boys usage held steady at #510 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Leonidas Mean?
Leonidas is derived from Greek elements meaning “lion” and the patronymic suffix “-idas,” signifying “son of a lion” or “lion-like.”
Origin: Leonidas is commonly associated with ancient Greek origins, specifically linked to the classical period of Greek history.
How Do You Pronounce Leonidas?
Pronunciationlee-OH-ni-das
Syllables4
Leonidas Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 591 | #510 |
| 2024 | Boys | 597 | #510 |
| 2023 | Boys | 638 | #476 |
| 2022 | Boys | 760 | #421 |
| 2021 | Boys | 688 | #446 |
| 2020 | Boys | 649 | #457 |
| 2019 | Boys | 608 | #482 |
| 2018 | Boys | 569 | #504 |
| 2017 | Boys | 582 | #498 |
| 2016 | Boys | 593 | #505 |
| 2015 | Boys | 556 | #518 |
| 2014 | Boys | 494 | #559 |
| 2013 | Boys | 337 | #704 |
| 2012 | Boys | 288 | #786 |
| 2011 | Boys | 234 | #886 |
| 2010 | Boys | 218 | #925 |
| 2009 | Boys | 201 | #985 |
| 2008 | Boys | 241 | #877 |
| 2007 | Boys | 152 | #1,162 |
| 2006 | Boys | 19 | #4,675 |
| 2005 | Boys | 27 | #3,528 |
| 2004 | Boys | 22 | #4,005 |
| 2003 | Boys | 28 | #3,280 |
| 2002 | Boys | 13 | #5,395 |
When Was Leonidas Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
760 recorded births
National rank #421
2021 · Boys
688 recorded births
National rank #446
2020 · Boys
649 recorded births
National rank #457
2023 · Boys
638 recorded births
National rank #476
Where Leonidas Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #180 | 6 |
| NM | #236 | 8 |
| CO | #293 | 22 |
| CT | #326 | 9 |
| UT | #327 | 14 |
| MA | #361 | 14 |
| WA | #364 | 20 |
| IL | #375 | 28 |