Deleon
Deleon is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Of Leon; belonging to the city or region of León, or related to the lion.
Origin and history
Deleon is a surname-derived given name of Spanish origin, meaning 'of Leon' or 'from the lion'. Originally a habitational surname referring to the historic Kingdom of León, it has transitioned into a modern given name in the United States. It remains a unique choice for boys with stable, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
967 babies in the United States have been named Deleon since 1880. It ranks #3714 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1855.
States where it is most popular
- TX (83.9 %)
- CA (8.1 %)
- FL (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 39 |
| 1930-1940 | 36 |
| 1940-1950 | 35 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 47 |
| 1970-1980 | 95 |
| 1980-1990 | 160 |
| 1990-2000 | 165 |
| 2000-2010 | 168 |
| 2010-2019 | 129 |
| 2020-2029 | 72 |
Fun facts
- The name originally indicated someone hailing from León, a city and ancient kingdom in northwestern Spain.