The nameLéony
Léony is a French name given mostly to girls.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
It is related to Léon and Léonie, from the Latin leo, "lion".
Origin
Latin.
History
In France it was most popular in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Léony
Léony in France
1152ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2014peak year (55 births)
850babies named Léony in France since 1900
Léony was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 470 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Léony. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Léony in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 30 births a year on average, against 41 in the five years before.
Léony in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Léony mean?
It is related to Léon and Léonie, from the Latin leo, "lion".
What is the origin of the name Léony?
Latin.
Is Léony a girl's or a boy's name?
Léony is a girl's name.