Leonidas

Leonidas is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 597 boys in the United States.

Leonidas at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Leonidas

Leonidas belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Leonidas first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #421 in 2022, and in 2024 597 babies received the name — 9,686 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Leonidas in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#421 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Leonidas in 2024
597
Total since 1880
9,686

Leonidas in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#419 in 2023
Babies named Leonidas in 2025
85
Total since 1996
1,256

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Leonidas mean?

The meaning of Leonidas is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Leonidas a boy or girl name?

Leonidas is a boy name. In 2024, 597 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Leonidas?

Leonidas comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Leonidas?

Leonidas first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #421 in 2022, and 597 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].