girl's name
Leontina
lee-on-TEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 84
Leontina is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1925 it was given to 6 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 1917, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Leontina Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 44 |
| 1920s | 35 |
How Popular Is Leontina?
In 1925, Leontina was given to 6 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.
Where Leontina Is Used
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 Leontina
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leontina Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leontina over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leontina
- English lee-on-TEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Leontina
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leontina — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leontina
How popular is the name Leontina?
In 1925, Leontina was given to 6 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 Leontina a girl's or a boy's name?
Leontina is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leontina?
Leontina has 4 syllables.
When was Leontina most popular?
Leontina peaked in 1917, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.