Leonardo
Leonardo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave lion or strong as a lion.
Origin and history
Leonardo is a classic name of Germanic origin that gained widespread popularity through Italian and Spanish usage. It derives from elements meaning brave lion. The name has seen a significant surge in popularity in the United States in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
96,066 babies in the United States have been named Leonardo since 1880. It ranks #324 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #84.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.6 %)
- TX (20.8 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- IL (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 38 |
| 1910-1920 | 256 |
| 1920-1930 | 508 |
| 1930-1940 | 427 |
| 1940-1950 | 526 |
| 1950-1960 | 879 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,400 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,467 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,194 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,285 |
| 2000-2010 | 19,490 |
| 2010-2019 | 35,230 |
| 2020-2029 | 24,361 |
Famous people named Leonardo
- Leonardo da Vinci: artist, inventor
- Leonardo DiCaprio: actor, producer
Nicknames
Leo
Fun facts
- The name is famous worldwide due to Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci.
- Leonardo entered the top 100 most popular boys names in the United States in the 2010s.