Ledion
A masculine name of Albanian origin meaning "snow" or "lion".
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Ledion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ledion today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ledion births was 2017 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ledion. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ledion with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ledion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
2017
10 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,522
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Ledion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ledion from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 41 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ledion by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ledion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ledion
The name Ledion has its origins in the Albanian language and culture. It is derived from the Albanian word "lëdi," which means "to move" or "to shake." The name can be traced back to the 16th century, during the time of the Ottoman Empire's rule over parts of the Balkans.
In Albanian folklore, the name Ledion is often associated with strength, vitality, and resilience. It is said to have been given to children who were particularly active and lively from a young age. The name's connection to movement and energy resonated with the nomadic lifestyles of some Albanian communities during that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ledion can be found in the writings of the 17th-century Albanian scholar and writer, Pjetër Bogdani. In his works, he mentioned a character named Ledion, who was described as a brave and courageous warrior. This literary reference helped to establish the name's association with valor and heroism.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ledion:
1. Ledion Malaj (1920-2002), an Albanian actor and director who made significant contributions to the development of Albanian theater in the 20th century.
2. Ledion Lika (born 1968), an Albanian politician and former member of the Albanian Parliament, known for his work in promoting economic reforms and European integration.
3. Ledion Bricja (born 1979), an Albanian footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs in Albania and abroad, including KF Tirana and KF Elbasani.
4. Ledion Mahmuti (born 1989), an Albanian basketball player who has represented the Albanian national team and played professionally in various European leagues.
5. Ledion Çaço (born 1985), an Albanian artist and painter known for his abstract and figurative works, which have been exhibited in galleries across Europe and the United States.
These individuals, spanning diverse fields such as arts, sports, and politics, have helped to keep the name Ledion prominent and relevant throughout different eras of Albanian history.
People
Ledion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ledion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ledion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ledion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ledion going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Ledion a common name?
We classify Ledion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 55 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ledion most popular?
The single biggest year for Ledion was 2017, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ledion is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ledion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ledion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ledion in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ledion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ledion in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ledion can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Ledion?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Ledion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.