Leo
Male name · ↑ Rising
111,549
Total Births
1918
Peak Year
#18
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Leo
Leo is a male name that has been rising in popularity in recent years. It reflects modern naming trends in the United States. The name peaked in the 1910s and continues to gain favor with new parents.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 4,478 births |
| 1890s | 10,699 births |
| 1900s | 12,522 births |
| 1910s | 17,576 births |
| 1920s | 17,839 births |
| 1930s | 10,447 births |
| 1940s | 7,087 births |
| 1950s | 6,317 births |
| 1960s | 3,766 births |
| 1970s | 2,134 births |
| 1980s | 1,759 births |
| 1990s | 1,831 births |
| 2000s | 4,289 births |
| 2010s | 5,565 births |
| 2020s | 5,240 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leo?
Leo has been given to 111,549 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1918 with 2,069 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #18.
Is Leo a boy or girl name?
Leo is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Leo most popular?
Leo was most popular in 1918, when 2,069 babies were given this name. The name has been gaining popularity recently.
How old is the name Leo?
Leo first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).