Masculine dossier · first seen 1922
Lion
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2022
Peak births
43
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Lion
How many people are named Lion?
An estimated 438 living Americans are named Lion.
How rare is Lion?
Lion is very rare among babies today, with 37 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 14% from its 2022 peak.
How old is the typical Lion?
The median age of a living American named Lion is approximately 7 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 12 years old.
Is Lion still popular?
Yes — Lion is currently rising in popularity, with 37 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.9× higher than the previous decade.
1922Peak 20222025
Peak year
2022
Decline from peak
14%
2025
37
All-time
448