Leonie
Meaning: Lion — symbol of courage, royalty, and fierce protection
Origin: Latin — leo (lion), from Greek leon
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #154
Total births: 3,225
History: Leonie peaked in the 1970s in Australia. The French-derived name brought European elegance to Australian naming. Leonie represents the generation of Australian women who balanced traditional femininity with modern professional ambition.
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| Current rank (1973) | #95 |
| Babies named Leonie in 1973 | 84 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,225 |
| Peak year | 1958 (200 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #49 |
| Years in records | 1952–1973 (22 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 16 spots |
Frequently asked about Leonie
What does the name Leonie mean?
Leonie means “Lion — symbol of courage, royalty, and fierce protection” from Latin — leo (lion), from Greek leon roots.
What is the origin of the name Leonie?
Leonie has Latin — leo (lion), from Greek leon origin. The traditional meaning is “Lion — symbol of courage, royalty, and fierce protection”.
How popular is Leonie in Australia?
Leonie ranked #95 in Australia in 1973 — given to 84 babies that year.
When was Leonie most popular?
Leonie peaked in 1958 with 200 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Leonie a boy or girl name?
Leonie is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Leonies in registered births are female.
Is the name Leonie rising or falling in popularity?
Leonie has fallen 16 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #79 in 1968 to #95 in 1973.
How long has Leonie been recorded in Australia?
Leonie appears in birth records in Australia across 22 years — from 1952 through 1973.