Leonard
Peaked at #37 nationally in 1923, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Leonard has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Leonard — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1184
in 1928
Last ranked
#10348
in 1989
Years tracked
83
1892–1989
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1892, Leonard reached its peak popularity for girls in 1928, ranking #1184 nationally with 42 babies given the name that year.
Leonard hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1989, when it stood at #10348.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #10,348 | 7 |
| 1987 | #7,732 | 9 |
| 1986 | #6,401 | 11 |
| 1985 | #5,874 | 12 |
| 1984 | #7,816 | 8 |
| 1983 | #5,314 | 13 |
| 1982 | #6,168 | 11 |
| 1981 | #8,624 | 7 |
Leonard — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#37
in 1923
Current rank
#673
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Leonard reached its peak popularity for boys in 1923, ranking #37 nationally with 5,486 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #666 (2014) to #673 (2024) — a 1% drop.
As of 2024, Leonard ranks #673 nationally for boys, with 404 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #673 | 404 |
| 2023 | #692 | 384 |
| 2022 | #711 | 371 |
| 2021 | #650 | 421 |
| 2020 | #637 | 420 |
| 2019 | #615 | 443 |
| 2018 | #636 | 417 |
| 2017 | #605 | 437 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Leonard most popular?
Leonard was most popular in 1923, when it ranked #37 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Leonard becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Leonard?
At least 295,296 babies have been recorded with the name Leonard in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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