Lelon
Diminutive form of Leon derived from Latin meaning "lion".
Name Census estimates that about 108 living Americans carry the first name Lelon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lelon today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lelon births was 1922 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lelon. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Lelon is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lelons were born before 1959.
People living today
108
~ 1 in 3,173,651 Americans
Peak year
1922
22 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
1971 SSA rank
#4,701
Tracked since 1912
Census
Lelon in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 197 people with the first name Lelon, which placed it at #38,754 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#38,754
National first-name rank
People counted
197
197 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
72.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lelon
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lelon is White at 72.6%. The next largest groups are Black (20.8%) and Two or More Races (5.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lelon described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lelon at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White72.6% · 143
- Black or African American20.8% · 41
- Two or more races5.1% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
Popularity
Lelon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lelon from the 1910s through to the 1970s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 136 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lelon 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 Lelon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lelons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lelon
The name Lelon has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East around the 7th century BC. It is derived from the Aramaic word "lel," which means "night." The name likely emerged as a way to honor the beauty and mystery of the night sky.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lelon can be found in the Babylonian Talmud, a compilation of Jewish religious teachings and oral traditions dating back to the 3rd century AD. In the Talmud, Lelon is mentioned as the name of a revered scholar and sage known for his wisdom and knowledge of the Torah.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the name Lelon gained popularity among Christian communities in the Eastern Mediterranean region. It was often bestowed upon individuals who displayed a deep devotion to their faith and a commitment to spiritual enlightenment.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Lelon of Cordoba was a renowned poet and philosopher in the Iberian Peninsula. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely celebrated and influential during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
Another historical figure with the name Lelon was a 14th-century Ottoman scholar and mathematician from Bursa, in present-day Turkey. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is credited with developing advanced methods for calculating the positions of celestial bodies.
Fast-forwarding to the 16th century, a prominent Italian artist named Lelon Veronese gained recognition for his exquisite frescoes and paintings, which adorned churches and palaces throughout Renaissance Italy. His masterpieces showcased his exceptional skill in capturing the beauty of the human form and his mastery of color and light.
In the 19th century, a French explorer and naturalist named Lelon Duval embarked on several expeditions to remote regions of Africa and South America. His detailed accounts and observations of the flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures he encountered during his travels were widely published and celebrated in scientific circles of the time.
While the name Lelon may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and diverse cultural influences serve as a testament to the enduring significance of this ancient moniker. From religious scholars and artists to explorers and scientists, the name Lelon has been carried by individuals who have left an indelible mark on the world throughout the centuries.
People
Lelon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lelon 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
Lelon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lelon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 108 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lelon 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 3,173,651 US residents.
Is Lelon a common name?
We classify Lelon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 437 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lelon most popular?
The single biggest year for Lelon was 1922, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lelon is about 77 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lelon in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 197 people with the name Lelon, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #38,754 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lelon in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lelon?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lelon leans strongly male. 196 people counted with this name were male (97.0%), compared with 6 female bearers (3.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lelon?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lelon is White at 72.6%. The next largest groups are Black (20.8%) and Two or More Races (5.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lelon most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Lelon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.6% (143 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Lelon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lelon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lelon 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 Lelon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lelon 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 Lelon 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.
How many Americans are named Lelon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.