Leonie
Leonie is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Lioness.
Origin and history
Leonie is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from the word for lion, meaning 'lioness'. Popular in France, Germany, and other parts of Europe, it has seen a modest revival in the United States in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,231 babies in the United States have been named Leonie since 1880. It ranks #3724 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1720.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.9 %)
- NY (22.8 %)
- LA (11.8 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 93 |
| 1890-1900 | 147 |
| 1900-1910 | 137 |
| 1910-1920 | 193 |
| 1920-1930 | 170 |
| 1930-1940 | 89 |
| 1940-1950 | 73 |
| 1950-1960 | 73 |
| 1960-1970 | 73 |
| 1970-1980 | 58 |
| 1980-1990 | 64 |
| 1990-2000 | 75 |
| 2000-2010 | 169 |
| 2010-2019 | 436 |
| 2020-2029 | 381 |
Famous people named Leonie
- Léonie Adams: Poet, Educator
Nicknames
Leo, Leni
Fun facts
- Leonie has been a top-ranked name in France, Austria, and Germany in recent decades.
- It derives from the Late Latin name Leonia, the feminine form of Leonis.