Leonela
Every Leonela since 1980 — 1,057 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leonela
Leonela is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,137 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 1,057 American babies have been named Leonela. Its peak came in 1985, when 67 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 Leonela stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leonela year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,137 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,229 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,306 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,875 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,997 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,687 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,209 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,936 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,278 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,402 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,268 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,177 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,599 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,034 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,863 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,183 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,139 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,837 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,464 |
| 2006 | 28 | #5,035 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,705 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,658 |
| 2003 | 59 | #2,690 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,339 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,835 |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,313 |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,619 |
| 1990 | 27 | #3,856 |
| 1985 | 67 | #1,720 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,806 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leonela in 2025?
Leonela ranked #8,137 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leonela?
1,057 babies have been named Leonela in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leonela most popular?
Leonela peaked in 1985, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Leonela a boy or girl name?
Leonela is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leonela rising or falling?
Leonela has been roughly stable over the past decade.