Leandro
Leandro is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Lion-man or brave man.
Origin and history
Leandro is a male name of Greek origin, derived from the classical name Leandros, which combines words meaning lion and man. It is widely used in Romance languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. In the United States, the name has grown steadily in popularity, particularly during the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
11,078 babies in the United States have been named Leandro since 1880. It ranks #1129 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #518.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.8 %)
- CA (20.8 %)
- FL (11 %)
- NY (9.1 %)
- NJ (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 103 |
| 1920-1930 | 206 |
| 1930-1940 | 247 |
| 1940-1950 | 224 |
| 1950-1960 | 243 |
| 1960-1970 | 313 |
| 1970-1980 | 390 |
| 1980-1990 | 438 |
| 1990-2000 | 621 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,751 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,149 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,376 |
Famous people named Leandro
- Leandro Paredes: Athlete, Footballer
- Leandro Barbosa: Athlete, Basketball Player
Nicknames
Leo, Dro, Lando
Fun facts
- In Greek myth, Leander (Leandros) swam across the Hellespont night after night to meet Hero.
- The name is widely favored across Hispanic, Italian, and Portuguese cultures.