Leontre
Short-form combination of the names Leon and Henry.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Leontre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Leontre today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leontre births was 1997 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leontre. 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 Leontre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1997
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#10,186
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Leontre: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Leontre 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 Leontre during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Leontre
The name Leontre is a unique and intriguing one, with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Hellenic culture of the Mediterranean region. Its origins lie in the fusion of two distinct words from the Greek language: "leon," meaning lion, and "tre," derived from the verb "trephein," which translates to nourish or sustain.
This linguistic amalgamation suggests a connection to strength, power, and the nurturing qualities often associated with the regal feline. The combination of these elements paints a vivid picture of a name that embodies both the fierceness and the protective nature of the lion, as well as the ability to nurture and sustain.
While the name itself is relatively rare and not widely documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures, there are a few noteworthy historical figures who bore this moniker or variations of it.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with a similar name was Leontres, a Greek sculptor from the 5th century BCE, known for his contributions to the architectural adornments of the renowned Acropolis in Athens.
In the realm of literature, Leontrie was a character in the ancient Greek novel "Daphnis and Chloe," written by Longus in the 2nd or 3rd century CE. This pastoral romance depicted the love story between two young shepherds, and Leontrie played a pivotal role as a supporting character.
During the Byzantine era, a notable figure named Leontres Doukas Philanthropenos lived in the 11th century CE. He was a prominent military leader and member of the influential Doukas family, known for his significant contributions to the defense of the Byzantine Empire against invading forces.
In the field of philosophy, Leontres of Cyzicus was a renowned Peripatetic philosopher from the 3rd century BCE, who studied under the tutelage of the esteemed Aristo of Ceos and made significant contributions to the advancement of Aristotelian thought.
Lastly, in more recent times, Leontres Ivanovitch was a Russian-born artist and painter who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works, which often depicted scenes of rural life and landscapes, were widely celebrated and are now part of several prestigious art collections around the world.
These historical figures, spanning various epochs and disciplines, serve as a testament to the enduring nature of the name Leontre and its unique blend of strength, nurturing, and cultural significance.
People
Leontre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leontre 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
Leontre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leontre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leontre 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 Leontre a common name?
We classify Leontre 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 Leontre most popular?
The single biggest year for Leontre was 1997, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leontre is about 28 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 Leontre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Leontre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leontre 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 Leontre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Leontre 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 Leontre 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 common is the name Leontre?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Leontre on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.