Leoanthony
Lion man or lion warrior with Greek and Latin roots.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Leoanthony. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Leoanthony today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leoanthony births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leoanthony. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Leoanthony. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,414
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Leoanthony: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Leoanthony 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 Leoanthony during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Leoanthony
The given name Leoanthony is a combination of two distinct names, Leo and Anthony, both with rich historical roots spanning various cultures and civilizations.
Leo is a name of Latin origin, derived from the word "leo" meaning "lion." It was a common name among ancient Romans, who associated the lion with strength, courage, and nobility. The name gained popularity during the Christian era, as it was borne by several early popes and saints, including Pope Leo I, also known as Leo the Great (c. 400-461 AD), who is famous for his theological writings and defense of Christian doctrine.
Anthony, on the other hand, traces its origins to the Roman family name Antonius, which was derived from the word "Antonius," meaning "priceless" or "invaluable." The name gained widespread recognition due to its association with the Roman general and politician Mark Antony (83-30 BC), a key figure in the Roman Republic and a member of the Second Triumvirate alongside Julius Caesar and Lepidus.
While the combined name Leoanthony may not have a direct historical reference, it is likely a modern invention that blends the two names, perhaps to symbolize the virtues and qualities associated with both names. One of the earliest recorded examples of a similar name is Leonardanthony, borne by Leonardanthony Zena (born c. 1670), an Italian painter and architect active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne either Leo or Anthony as their first name. For example, Leo X (1475-1521) was a prominent Renaissance Pope who patronized the arts and oversaw the construction of the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) was a Portuguese Franciscan friar and Catholic saint renowned for his preaching and miracles.
Other famous individuals include Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), the renowned Russian author and philosopher, and Anthony Quinn (1915-2001), the Mexican-American actor who won two Academy Awards for his performances in "Viva Zapata!" and "Lust for Life." Additionally, Anthony Hopkins (born 1937) is a celebrated British actor known for his roles in films such as "The Silence of the Lambs" and "The Remains of the Day."
While the name Leoanthony may be a modern combination, it carries the historical weight and cultural significance of its component names, which have been borne by influential figures across various fields, from religion and politics to literature and the arts.
People
Leoanthony + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leoanthony 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
Leoanthony: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leoanthony?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leoanthony 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Leoanthony a common name?
We classify Leoanthony as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leoanthony most popular?
The single biggest year for Leoanthony was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leoanthony is about 10 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 Leoanthony in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Leoanthony a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leoanthony 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 Leoanthony still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Leoanthony 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 Leoanthony 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 Leoanthony?
Find out how many people have the name Leoanthony on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.