Leonardo
Leonardo first appears in US records in 1885. It peaked in 2019, when 4,427 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,789.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Leonardo popular?
Near its peak Leonardo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2019.
| 2020s | 24,361 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35,230 | |
| 2000s | 19,490 | |
| 1990s | 7,285 | |
| 1980s | 3,194 | |
| 1970s | 2,467 | |
| 1960s | 1,400 | |
| 1950s | 879 | |
| 1940s | 526 | |
| 1930s | 427 | |
| 1920s | 508 | |
| 1910s | 256 | |
| 1900s | 38 | |
| 1880s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Leonardo mean?
Italian form of Leonard, from the Germanic elements 'lewo' (lion, borrowed from Latin 'leo') and 'hard' ('brave, hardy, strong'), giving 'brave as a lion'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leonardo mean?
Leonardo means Brave lion. Italian form of Leonard, from the Germanic elements 'lewo' (lion, borrowed from Latin 'leo') and 'hard' ('brave, hardy, strong'), giving 'brave as a lion'.
What is the origin of the name Leonardo?
Leonardo is of italian origin.
How do you pronounce Leonardo?
Leonardo is pronounced “leh-oh-NAR-doh.”
Is Leonardo a boy or a girl name?
Leonardo is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Leonardo a popular name right now?
Leonardo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2019.
How popular is the name Leonardo?
In 2025, Leonardo ranked #91 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Leonardo most popular?
Leonardo was most popular in 2019, when about 4,427 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Leonardo?
Names similar to Leonardo include Enzo, Giovanni, Lorenzo, Matteo, Alessandro.
What names go well with Leonardo?
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