UK boy's name
Ledion
A masculine name of Albanian origin meaning "snow" or "lion".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ledion is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ledion popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 9 births.
This profile covers 78 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2004 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 78 living people in the UK are called Ledion. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ledion ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 9 boys were registered as Ledion.
- • About 78 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ledion as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
9 births
Estimated living
78
2026
Meaning
What does Ledion mean?
The name Ledion has its origins in the Albanian language and culture. It is derived from the Albanian word "lëdi," which means "to move" or "to shake." The name can be traced back to the 16th century, during the time of the Ottoman Empire's rule over parts of the Balkans.
In Albanian folklore, the name Ledion is often associated with strength, vitality, and resilience. It is said to have been given to children who were particularly active and lively from a young age. The name's connection to movement and energy resonated with the nomadic lifestyles of some Albanian communities during that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ledion can be found in the writings of the 17th-century Albanian scholar and writer, Pjetër Bogdani. In his works, he mentioned a character named Ledion, who was described as a brave and courageous warrior. This literary reference helped to establish the name's association with valor and heroism.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ledion:
1. Ledion Malaj (1920-2002), an Albanian actor and director who made significant contributions to the development of Albanian theater in the 20th century.
2. Ledion Lika (born 1968), an Albanian politician and former member of the Albanian Parliament, known for his work in promoting economic reforms and European integration.
3. Ledion Bricja (born 1979), an Albanian footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs in Albania and abroad, including KF Tirana and KF Elbasani.
4. Ledion Mahmuti (born 1989), an Albanian basketball player who has represented the Albanian national team and played professionally in various European leagues.
5. Ledion Çaço (born 1985), an Albanian artist and painter known for his abstract and figurative works, which have been exhibited in galleries across Europe and the United States.
These individuals, spanning diverse fields such as arts, sports, and politics, have helped to keep the name Ledion prominent and relevant throughout different eras of Albanian history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ledion over time
The chart below shows babies named Ledion registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ledion, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ledion by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ledion was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4319 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3384 | 49 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3778 | 22 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Ledion
- Luke 72,247
- Lewis 69,555
- Leo 63,249
- Liam 60,482
- Lucas 49,061
- Logan 40,771
- Louis 35,898
- Luca 30,323
- Louie 24,242
- Leon 22,308
- Levi 9,931
- Lee 7,861
FAQ
Ledion: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ledion in the UK right now?
In 2022, Ledion was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ledion most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 9 babies registered as Ledion in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ledion?
A masculine name of Albanian origin meaning "snow" or "lion".
How many people are called Ledion in the UK?
A total of 78 babies have been registered as Ledion across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.