Leonard
boy name#637 in 2025Leonard entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #37 in 1923, ranks #637 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#637
rank today
#37
peak (1923)
438
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #78 |
| 1890s | #63 |
| 1900s | #50 |
| 1910s | #44 |
| 1920s | #39 |
| 1930s | #52 |
| 1940s | #62 |
| 1950s | #89 |
| 1960s | #121 |
| 1970s | #164 |
| 1980s | #230 |
| 1990s | #391 |
| 2000s | #595 |
| 2010s | #649 |
| 2020s | #665 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Leonard has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 124,000 people named Leonard are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leonard alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 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 ranks #637 among US boy names in 2025, with 438 babies given the name.
- When was the name Leonard most popular?
- Leonard peaked in 1923, reaching #37 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Leonard with classmates?
- Leonard will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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