Boy nameCurrently #84 in the USSteady
Leonardo
//ˌliəˈnɑɹdoʊ//
4 syllablesPeak year: 20198 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Leonardo's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Leonardo's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Leonardo |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1914 | 31 |
| 1915 | 24 |
| 1916 | 26 |
| 1917 | 40 |
| 1918 | 40 |
| 1919 | 39 |
| 1920 | 52 |
| 1921 | 44 |
| 1922 | 45 |
| 1923 | 48 |
| 1924 | 48 |
| 1925 | 40 |
| 1926 | 60 |
| 1927 | 62 |
| 1928 | 50 |
| 1929 | 59 |
| 1930 | 42 |
| 1931 | 41 |
| 1932 | 43 |
| 1933 | 44 |
| 1934 | 50 |
| 1935 | 59 |
| 1936 | 36 |
| 1937 | 35 |
| 1938 | 38 |
| 1939 | 39 |
| 1940 | 39 |
| 1941 | 42 |
| 1942 | 41 |
| 1943 | 48 |
| 1944 | 57 |
| 1945 | 61 |
| 1946 | 67 |
| 1947 | 52 |
| 1948 | 55 |
| 1949 | 64 |
| 1950 | 66 |
| 1951 | 64 |
| 1952 | 82 |
| 1953 | 82 |
| 1954 | 96 |
| 1955 | 86 |
| 1956 | 85 |
| 1957 | 90 |
| 1958 | 106 |
| 1959 | 122 |
| 1960 | 105 |
| 1961 | 149 |
| 1962 | 141 |
| 1963 | 137 |
| 1964 | 129 |
| 1965 | 124 |
| 1966 | 162 |
| 1967 | 152 |
| 1968 | 144 |
| 1969 | 157 |
| 1970 | 198 |
| 1971 | 221 |
| 1972 | 249 |
| 1973 | 223 |
| 1974 | 268 |
| 1975 | 282 |
| 1976 | 254 |
| 1977 | 256 |
| 1978 | 243 |
| 1979 | 277 |
| 1980 | 344 |
| 1981 | 290 |
| 1982 | 321 |
| 1983 | 266 |
| 1984 | 295 |
| 1985 | 301 |
| 1986 | 315 |
| 1987 | 325 |
| 1988 | 356 |
| 1989 | 398 |
| 1990 | 560 |
| 1991 | 618 |
| 1992 | 613 |
| 1993 | 649 |
| 1994 | 621 |
| 1995 | 570 |
| 1996 | 585 |
| 1997 | 707 |
| 1998 | 1,165 |
| 1999 | 1,236 |
| 2000 | 1,339 |
| 2001 | 1,461 |
| 2002 | 1,465 |
| 2003 | 1,708 |
| 2004 | 1,973 |
| 2005 | 2,152 |
| 2006 | 2,187 |
| 2007 | 2,527 |
| 2008 | 2,351 |
| 2009 | 2,367 |
| 2010 | 2,623 |
| 2011 | 2,641 |
| 2012 | 2,692 |
| 2013 | 2,909 |
| 2014 | 3,455 |
| 2015 | 3,826 |
| 2016 | 4,325 |
| 2017 | 4,131 |
| 2018 | 4,221 |
| 2019 | 4,431 |
| 2020 | 4,102 |
| 2021 | 4,104 |
| 2022 | 4,370 |
| 2023 | 4,028 |
| 2024 | 3,951 |
Leonardo through the decades
- Leonardo peaked in 2019, when 4,431 babies were named Leonardo in the US.
- The 2020s were Leonardo's strongest decade, averaging 4,111 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Leonardo has risen 60% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Leonardo currently ranks #84 in the US and is holding steady.