Leonardo
boy name#91 in 2025Leonardo entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #75 in 2022, ranks #91 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1885–2025
#91
rank today
#75
peak (2022)
3,789
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #936 |
| 1900s | #1048 |
| 1910s | #1130 |
| 1920s | #974 |
| 1930s | #998 |
| 1940s | #925 |
| 1950s | #780 |
| 1960s | #651 |
| 1970s | #515 |
| 1980s | #488 |
| 1990s | #359 |
| 2000s | #199 |
| 2010s | #117 |
| 2020s | #85 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Leonardo has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 93,000 people named Leonardo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leonardo is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Leonardo in 2025?
- Leonardo ranks #91 among US boy names in 2025, with 3,789 babies given the name.
- When was the name Leonardo most popular?
- Leonardo peaked in 2022, reaching #75 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Leonardo with classmates?
- Leonardo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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