Lion
Every Lion since 1922 — 448 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lion
Lion is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,219 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1922, 448 American babies have been named Lion. Its peak came in 2022, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Lion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lion year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,219 |
| 2024 | 31 | #3,656 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,039 |
| 2022 | 43 | #2,940 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,322 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,363 |
| 2019 | 32 | #3,534 |
| 2018 | 28 | #3,845 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,733 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,242 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,245 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,179 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,482 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,377 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,280 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,926 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,695 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,279 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,605 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,787 |
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| 1995 | 5 | #9,735 |
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Famous people named Lion
- Lion Feuchtwanger Writer · 1884–1958
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lion in 2025?
Lion ranked #3,219 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lion?
448 babies have been named Lion in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lion most popular?
Lion peaked in 2022, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Lion a boy or girl name?
Lion is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lion rising or falling?
Lion is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lion?
Well-known people named Lion include Lion Feuchtwanger (writer).