How popular is the name Leo?

In 2023, 7,793 babies were named Leo in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Leo is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Leo

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Births Last Year: 7,793 ↗

All-Time Total: 239,342

Peak Year: 2022

Leo is a Latin name derived from the word "leo," meaning "lion." It has been used as a given name since ancient times.

Leo Tolstoy - Russian author of "War and Peace."
Leo Messi - Argentine soccer player, multiple Ballon d'Or winner.
Leo DiCaprio - American actor, Academy Award winner.
Leo Varadkar - Irish politician, former Taoiseach of Ireland.
Leo Howard - American actor, known for Disney's "Kickin' It."
Leo Fender - American inventor, founder of Fender Musical Instruments.
Leo Santa Cruz - Mexican boxer, multiple division world champion.
Leo Sayer - English singer-songwriter, known for hits like "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing."
Leo Gorcey - American actor, known for his roles in "The Bowery Boys" films.
Leo Laporte - American tech broadcaster, founder of TWiT network.

Boy names closely related to Leo

Max Vincent Benjamin Theo Raymond Logan Arthur Evan

Girl names closely related to Leo

Gemma Ayla Esme Sophie Rose Elle Colette Penelope

Names with similar meaning to Leo

Aryeh Leola Leon Leona Leone Leonel Leonidas Lionel

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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