How many babies in Australia have been named Leon?

Between 1973 and 2025, Leon was registered for 2,509 babies in the available state datasets.

Is Leon a popular name in Australia?

In 2025, Leon ranked #64 among boys' names in Australia, with 339 registrations.

boys' name 1973–2025

Leon is making a comeback — from #112 in 1973 to #64 in 2025.

#64 ranked in 2025

339 registrations in 2025

2,509 total 1973–2025

That's a jump of 48 positions. Registrations grew from 36 to 339 (+842%).

Peak popularity: 2025 (339 registrations, ranked #64).

Peak 2025 · 339

Low 2012 · 5

Years tracked 15

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How often Leon was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Leon — popularity by state & territory in 2025. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.

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Most popular in New South Wales (139 babies) , least popular in Queensland (81).

New South Wales

139 #53

Victoria

119 #57

Queensland

81 #72

Australian Capital Territory

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Northern Territory

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South Australia

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Tasmania

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Western Australia

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In 2025: 339 babies named Leon across 3 of 8 states and territories.

How many babies in Australia have been named Leon?: Between 1973 and 2025, Leon was registered for 2,509 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Leon a popular name in Australia?: In 2025, Leon ranked #64 among boys' names in Australia, with 339 registrations.