Leota Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Leota is a name of Native American origin, meaning 'bear.' It has evolved in its use as a feminine name and reflects strength and courage. The name does not have a biblical relevance. Leota saw significant usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and today it is recognized as a unique and vintage name, with notable individuals bearing the name.
The name Leota is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Leota has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Leota' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 373rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 572nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1689th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4903rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16163rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 33240th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14808th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Leota' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Leota"
Pronunciation
/liˈoʊtə/
Origin
Native American
Etymology
The name Leota is derived from the Native American word meaning 'bear,' which reflects strength and courage.
Meaning
bear
Language Evolution
Leota
Historical Usage
Leota gained popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a feminine given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Leotie, Lia, Lea
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Leota is perceived as a unique and vintage name, often associated with a sense of nostalgia.
Famous People
Leota H. G. Smith - American politician, Leota L. E. D. Johnson - American educator
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Leota"
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 "Leota"
"Leota" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 373rd of 9107 | 5,576 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 572nd of 9204 | 2,663 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1689th of 12526 | 738 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4903rd of 19264 | 177 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 16163rd of 27321 | 33 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 33240th of 35406 | 6 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14808th of 30306 | 56 |
Regional Popularity of "Leota" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Leota" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
17.02% 241st/1416 |
47.50% 655th/1379 |
19.70% 466th/2366 |
39.40% 450th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
24.77% 383rd/1546 |
58.55% 911th/1556 |
27.11% 638th/2353 |
41.50% 642nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
64.57% 1438th/2227 |
85.51% 2078th/2430 |
62.29% 1777th/2853 |
75.53% 2096th/2775 |
| 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 "Leota"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Leota" 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.