Leodore
Gift or blessing from God; from Greek elements "leo" (people) and "doron" (gift).
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Leodore. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Leodore today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leodore births was 1918 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leodore. 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 Leodore. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#3,561
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Leodore: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Leodore 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 Leodore during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Leodore
The name Leodore originated from the Greek language, derived from the elements "leos" meaning "people" and "doron" meaning "gift." It dates back to ancient Greece and was initially used to signify someone who was a gift or blessing to the people.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Leodore gained significance as it was associated with the concept of a divine gift to humanity. Several early Christian saints bore this name, though records of their lives are scarce.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Leodore was a 6th-century Byzantine monk and scholar who resided in Constantinople. While little is known about his life, some of his writings on theology and philosophy have been preserved in various monasteries.
During the Middle Ages, the name Leodore became more widespread across Europe, particularly in regions influenced by Greek culture and language. It was favored among the nobility and upper classes, with several notable individuals carrying the name.
In the 11th century, a Leodore of Aquitaine was a renowned poet and troubadour at the court of William IX, Duke of Aquitaine. His works, though largely lost, were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and romantic themes.
Another prominent figure was Leodore of Milan, a 13th-century architect and sculptor. He is credited with designing several iconic churches and cathedrals in northern Italy, including the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio in Milan.
During the Renaissance period, the name Leodore experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among humanist scholars and artists who drew inspiration from classical Greek culture. One such individual was Leodore Lascaris, a 15th-century Greek scholar and diplomat who played a crucial role in the preservation and dissemination of ancient Greek texts in Europe.
In the 17th century, Leodore Lefebvre was a renowned French playwright and poet. His works, which often explored themes of love and tragedy, were highly influential in the development of French theater.
As the name Leodore continued to spread throughout Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world through exploration and colonization. In the 18th century, Leodore de Andrade was a Portuguese explorer and cartographer who mapped vast regions of South America, contributing significantly to the geographical knowledge of the time.
People
Leodore + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leodore 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
Leodore: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leodore?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leodore 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 - US residents.
Is Leodore a common name?
We classify Leodore as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leodore most popular?
The single biggest year for Leodore was 1918, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leodore is about 0 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 Leodore in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Leodore a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leodore 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 Leodore still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Leodore 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 Leodore 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 are called Leodore?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.