Leo
boy name#19 in 2025Leo entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #18 in 2023, ranks #19 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#19
rank today
#18
peak (2023)
8,173
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #82 |
| 1890s | #45 |
| 1900s | #44 |
| 1910s | #48 |
| 1920s | #53 |
| 1930s | #86 |
| 1940s | #135 |
| 1950s | #177 |
| 1960s | #247 |
| 1970s | #335 |
| 1980s | #397 |
| 1990s | #462 |
| 2000s | #281 |
| 2010s | #102 |
| 2020s | #25 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Leo has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 149,000 people named Leo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leo alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Leo in 2025?
- Leo ranks #19 among US boy names in 2025, with 8,173 babies given the name.
- When was the name Leo most popular?
- Leo peaked in 2023, reaching #18 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Leo with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 8 classrooms will have a Leo.
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