Leondrus
Masculine name derived from Latin "leo" meaning lion and Greek "andros" meaning man.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Leondrus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Leondrus today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leondrus births was 1967 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leondrus. 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 Leondrus is about 65 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Leondrus' were born before 1971.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Leondrus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1967
5 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
1967 SSA rank
#4,311
Tracked since 1967
Popularity
Leondrus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Leondrus 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 Leondrus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Leondrus
The name Leondrus is of Greek origin, derived from the combination of the Greek words "leon" meaning lion and "andros" meaning man. This linguistic fusion suggests a meaning akin to "lion-man" or "man with lion-like qualities." The name's origins can be traced back to ancient Greece, where the lion was revered as a symbol of strength, courage, and nobility.
In Greek mythology, there are several references to lions and lion-like creatures, such as the Nemean Lion, a monstrous beast killed by Heracles during one of his twelve labors. It is possible that the name Leondrus was inspired by these mythological tales, reflecting the admiration for the lion's power and ferocity.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Leondrus can be found in ancient Greek texts and inscriptions, although precise dates are difficult to pinpoint. One of the earliest known individuals bearing this name was Leondrus of Crete, a renowned sculptor who lived during the 6th century BCE. His most famous work was a statue of Zeus, which was displayed in the city of Olympia.
Another notable figure with this name was Leondrus of Argos, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE. He was a student of Plato and is mentioned in several of Plato's dialogues, including the "Theaetetus" and the "Sophist."
In the Byzantine era, there was a Leondrus who served as a general under the Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century CE. He played a crucial role in the wars against the Persians and is celebrated for his military victories and strategic brilliance.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist named Leondrus Gozzoli (c. 1420-1497) gained recognition for his fresco paintings, particularly those adorning the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi in Florence. His works exemplified the Renaissance style and depicted scenes from biblical and classical literature.
Another individual worthy of mention is Leondrus Pisano (c. 1180-1250), an Italian sculptor and architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Baptistery of Pisa and the Cathedral of Siena.
While the name Leondrus may have fallen out of widespread use in recent times, its historical significance and symbolic association with the lion's strength and courage have left an indelible mark on various cultures and civilizations throughout the ages.
People
Leondrus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leondrus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
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FAQ
Leondrus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leondrus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leondrus 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Leondrus a common name?
We classify Leondrus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% 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 Leondrus most popular?
The single biggest year for Leondrus was 1967, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leondrus is about 65 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 Leondrus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Leondrus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leondrus 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 Leondrus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Leondrus 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 Leondrus 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 named Leondrus?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.