Leo
Peaked at #18 nationally in 2023, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Leo has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Leo — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#675
in 1893
Current rank
#6518
in 2024
Years tracked
122
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Leo reached its peak popularity for girls in 1893, ranking #675 nationally with 19 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #7505 (2014) to #6518 (2024) — a 13% improvement.
As of 2024, Leo ranks #6518 nationally for girls, with 18 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,518 | 18 |
| 2023 | #4,815 | 28 |
| 2022 | #4,421 | 32 |
| 2021 | #4,372 | 32 |
| 2020 | #4,400 | 31 |
| 2019 | #5,718 | 22 |
| 2018 | #6,408 | 19 |
| 2017 | #6,978 | 17 |
Leo — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#18
in 2023
Current rank
#24
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Leo reached its peak popularity for boys in 2023, ranking #18 nationally with 8,152 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #97 (2014) to #24 (2024) — a 75% improvement.
As of 2024, Leo ranks #24 nationally for boys, with 7,793 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #24 | 7,793 |
| 2023 | #18 | 8,152 |
| 2022 | #22 | 8,290 |
| 2021 | #31 | 7,802 |
| 2020 | #36 | 7,222 |
| 2019 | #40 | 7,501 |
| 2018 | #50 | 6,772 |
| 2017 | #62 | 5,965 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Leo most popular?
Leo was most popular in 2023, when it ranked #18 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Leo becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Leo?
At least 253,873 babies have been recorded with the name Leo in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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