NAME PROFILE
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Derived from Old English roots meaning 'fallow land' or 'meadow land'. A Lelon is a steady and nurturing soul who possesses a natural affinity for the earth and a quiet, steadfast strength.
Key Stats
| Total births | 202 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2001 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2001 |
| Most recent | 2001 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, French |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
GA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Lelon Winston (Basketball coach and mentor) · Lelon Alston (American football athlete) · Lelon Lee (Notable author of fiction and essays) · Lelon Chancey (Civic leader and community advocate) · Lelon Howard (Broadcasting professional and journalist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LeeLonnieLelo
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