Leonardo
Peaked at #75 nationally in 2022, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1885, Leonardo has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Leonardo — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#7312
in 1992
Last ranked
#14571
in 2022
Years tracked
22
1975–2022
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1975, Leonardo reached its peak popularity for girls in 1992, ranking #7312 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Leonardo hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2022, when it stood at #14571.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #14,571 | 6 |
| 2019 | #14,824 | 6 |
| 2015 | #18,006 | 5 |
| 2014 | #18,078 | 5 |
| 2012 | #12,906 | 8 |
| 2010 | #14,340 | 7 |
| 2008 | #19,257 | 5 |
| 2005 | #13,851 | 7 |
Leonardo — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#75
in 2022
Current rank
#84
in 2024
Years tracked
121
1885–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1885, Leonardo reached its peak popularity for boys in 2022, ranking #75 nationally with 4,364 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #114 (2014) to #84 (2024) — a 26% improvement.
As of 2024, Leonardo ranks #84 nationally for boys, with 3,951 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #84 | 3,951 |
| 2023 | #84 | 4,028 |
| 2022 | #75 | 4,364 |
| 2021 | #87 | 4,104 |
| 2020 | #86 | 4,102 |
| 2019 | #86 | 4,425 |
| 2018 | #93 | 4,221 |
| 2017 | #97 | 4,131 |
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 Leonardo most popular?
Leonardo was most popular in 2022, when it ranked #75 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Leonardo 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 Leonardo?
At least 92,384 babies have been recorded with the name Leonardo in the US since 1885, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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