Leonard
girl nameLeonard entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #1171 in 1892, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1892–2025
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rank today
#1171
peak (1892)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1171 |
| 1900s | #1742 |
| 1910s | #1955 |
| 1920s | #1474 |
| 1930s | #1777 |
| 1940s | #2551 |
| 1950s | #2686 |
| 1960s | #3246 |
| 1970s | #4985 |
| 1980s | #6744 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Leonard are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leonard alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Leonard in 2025?
- Leonard is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Leonard most popular?
- Leonard peaked in 1892, reaching #1171 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Leonard with classmates?
- Leonard will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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