Lebron Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
LeBron is a modern American name with roots possibly linked to the French surname Lebrun, meaning 'the brown one'. It has evolved from a surname to a popular given name largely thanks to the influence of LeBron James, a notable basketball player. The name is currently perceived positively, associated with success and athleticism. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Lebron is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lebron has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Lebron' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6451st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4152nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2857th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4186th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8116th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2232nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4143rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Lebron' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lebron"
Pronunciation
/ləˈbrɒn/
Origin
Modern American
Etymology
The name LeBron is believed to be a modern creation, possibly derived from the French surname 'Lebrun', which means 'the brown one'. It gained popularity in the United States largely due to the influence of basketball player LeBron James.
Meaning
brown
Language Evolution
Lebrun (French surname), LeBron (modern adaptation)
Historical Usage
The name LeBron gained popularity in the early 21st century, largely due to the fame of basketball player LeBron James, who became a global sports icon.
Variants & Derivatives
LeBronny, Bron
Modern Popularity & Image
LeBron is currently associated with success, athleticism, and leadership, partly due to the prominence of LeBron James in sports and popular culture.
Famous People
LeBron James, LeBron Bell
📊 Lebron Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 110 peak births in 2007
Geographic Spread
Popular across 16 US states, with strongest presence in Tennessee
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lebron"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lebron"
"Lebron" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6451st of 7545 | 11 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4152nd of 6773 | 50 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2857th of 7552 | 157 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4186th of 10718 | 98 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8116th of 16616 | 56 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2232nd of 24088 | 848 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4143rd of 23106 | 299 |
Regional Popularity of "Lebron" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
- | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
46.83% 1336th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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54.72% 1925th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
40.57% 1859th/4582 |
42.22% 2180th/5164 |
25.46% 1862nd/7313 |
42.22% 3151st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
65.92% 2958th/4487 |
54.40% 3711th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Lebron" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lebron"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lebron" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.