Leron
Leron is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My song, or joy is mine.
Origin and history
Leron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'my song' or 'song is mine'. It is also used as a modern invention or variant in contemporary English-speaking regions. In the United States, it remains a rare masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,749 babies in the United States have been named Leron since 1880. It ranks #3050 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1890.
States where it is most popular
- NY (36.7 %)
- CA (21.9 %)
- IL (14.3 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
- MO (3.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 17 |
| 1930-1940 | 41 |
| 1940-1950 | 45 |
| 1950-1960 | 73 |
| 1960-1970 | 118 |
| 1970-1980 | 350 |
| 1980-1990 | 331 |
| 1990-2000 | 347 |
| 2000-2010 | 213 |
| 2010-2019 | 167 |
| 2020-2029 | 37 |
Famous people named Leron
- Leron Ellis: Basketball player
- Leron McClain: American football player
Fun facts
- The name combines the Hebrew word 'ron' (song, joy) with the possessive suffix 'i', yielding 'my song'.
- Leron saw its peak usage in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s before becoming a very rare name today.