Lebron
Lebron is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
The brown-haired one, brown.
Origin and history
Lebron is a name of French surname origin, derived from 'le brun' meaning 'the brown-haired one' or 'the brown'. It historically developed as a nickname or habitational surname before being adopted as a given name in the United States. Its modern recognition in the U.S. is heavily tied to basketball icon LeBron James.
Popularity in the United States
1,519 babies in the United States have been named Lebron since 1880. It ranks #3221 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1865.
States where it is most popular
- TN (22.8 %)
- FL (15.7 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
- NY (10 %)
- IL (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 25 |
| 1940-1950 | 53 |
| 1950-1960 | 93 |
| 1960-1970 | 70 |
| 1970-1980 | 59 |
| 1980-1990 | 49 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 632 |
| 2010-2019 | 447 |
| 2020-2029 | 62 |
Famous people named Lebron
- LeBron James: Basketball Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Usage of Lebron as a given name in the United States increased significantly following the rise of NBA superstar LeBron James in the early 2000s.
- It originated as an Old French nickname for someone with brown hair, complexions, or garments.