Leonard
Male name · ↓ Falling
150,891
Total Births
1921
Peak Year
#691
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Leonard
Leonard is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 150,891 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 4,555 births |
| 1890s | 7,224 births |
| 1900s | 11,090 births |
| 1910s | 20,777 births |
| 1920s | 25,932 births |
| 1930s | 17,900 births |
| 1940s | 18,484 births |
| 1950s | 17,714 births |
| 1960s | 11,299 births |
| 1970s | 6,293 births |
| 1980s | 4,072 births |
| 1990s | 2,426 births |
| 2000s | 1,484 births |
| 2010s | 1,198 births |
| 2020s | 443 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leonard?
Leonard has been given to 150,891 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1921 with 2,797 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #691.
Is Leonard a boy or girl name?
Leonard is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Leonard most popular?
Leonard was most popular in 1921, when 2,797 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Leonard?
Leonard first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).