boy's name
Leldon
LEL-dun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 310
Leldon is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1962 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1921, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Leldon Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 114 |
| 1930s | 88 |
| 1940s | 43 |
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Leldon?
In 1962, Leldon was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Leldon
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leldon Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leldon over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leldon
- English LEL-dun
Sibling Names for Leldon
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leldon — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leldon
How popular is the name Leldon?
In 1962, Leldon was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Leldon a girl's or a boy's name?
Leldon is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leldon?
Leldon has 2 syllables.
When was Leldon most popular?
Leldon peaked in 1921, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.