Boy nameCurrently #3,643 in the USRising
Lion
//ˈlaɪən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20224 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lion's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Lion's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lion |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 31 |
Lion through the decades
- Lion peaked in 2022, when 42 babies were named Lion in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Lion has risen 211% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lion currently ranks #3,643 in the US and is on the rise.