Leanthony
Every Leanthony since 1964 — 312 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leanthony
Leanthony is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1964, 312 American babies have been named Leanthony. Its peak came in 1987, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Leanthony stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leanthony year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,317 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,933 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,459 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,586 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,309 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,873 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,845 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,329 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,527 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,023 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,777 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,612 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,243 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,029 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,746 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,708 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,143 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,279 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,568 |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,078 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leanthony in 2025?
Leanthony did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Leanthony?
312 babies have been named Leanthony in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leanthony most popular?
Leanthony peaked in 1987, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Leanthony a boy or girl name?
Leanthony is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leanthony rising or falling?
Leanthony is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.