boy's name
Leonien
lay-oh-NYAN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 60
Leonien is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1953 it was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #938. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1908, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1908.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Leonien Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Leonien?
In 1953, Leonien was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #938 that year. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Leonien
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leonien Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leonien over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leonien
- French lay-oh-NYAN
Sibling Names for Leonien
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leonien — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leonien
Is Leonien a girl's or a boy's name?
Leonien is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leonien?
Leonien has 3 syllables.
When was Leonien most popular?
Leonien peaked in 1908, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.