Leonides
Leonides is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Son of a lion; lion-like.
Origin and history
Leonides is a male given name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from Leonidas, meaning son of the lion or lion-like. It is a rare classical choice in the United States, maintaining a steady but low-volume presence in modern birth records. The name carries strong historical associations with ancient Sparta and classical antiquity.
Popularity in the United States
693 babies in the United States have been named Leonides since 1880. It ranks #3983 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1862.
States where it is most popular
- TX (66.7 %)
- CA (25.3 %)
- NY (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 24 |
| 1930-1940 | 13 |
| 1940-1950 | 24 |
| 1950-1960 | 19 |
| 1960-1970 | 87 |
| 1970-1980 | 73 |
| 1980-1990 | 78 |
| 1990-2000 | 85 |
| 2000-2010 | 84 |
| 2010-2019 | 141 |
| 2020-2029 | 65 |
Nicknames
Leo, Leo-bear
Fun facts
- Leonides is a phonetic and spelling variant of Leonidas, the famous Spartan king who led the battle of Thermopylae.
- Fewer than 700 boys in the U.S. have been given the name Leonides since official records began in 1880.