girl's name
Leonine
lay-oh-NEEN (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 50
Leonine is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1902, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1902.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Leonine Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 10 |
How Popular Is Leonine?
In 2009, Leonine was given to 5 babies in France. 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.
How Leonine Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Léonine | Léonine is a rare spelling of Leonine, written with an acute accent and recorded about 10 times, mostly in France. | 10 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Leonine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leonine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leonine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leonine
- French lay-oh-NEEN
Sibling Names for Leonine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leonine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leonine
Is Leonine a girl's or a boy's name?
Leonine is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leonine?
Leonine has 3 syllables.
When was Leonine most popular?
Leonine peaked in 1902, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.