Leandro Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Leandro is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Leandro?
Leandro is spelled L-E-A-N-D-R-O. The name has 7 letters.
Leandro at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Leandro derives from Greek elements meaning “lion” and “man.”
- Origin
- Leandro is commonly associated with Greek origins and the name Leandros, combining words for “lion” and “man.”
- Pronunciation
- lee-AHN-droh · 3 syllables
Leandro Popularity in 2025
Rank#406
Recorded Births785
- Boys usage rose 92 places to #406 and recorded 171 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Leandro Mean?
Leandro derives from Greek elements meaning “lion” and “man.”
Origin: Leandro is commonly associated with Greek origins and the name Leandros, combining words for “lion” and “man.”
How Do You Pronounce Leandro?
Pronunciationlee-AHN-droh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Leandro?
- History
- Leandro appears in classical mythology and literature, notably connected with the Greek myth of Hero and Leander.
Leandro Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 785 | #406 |
| 2024 | Boys | 614 | #498 |
| 2023 | Boys | 563 | #524 |
| 2022 | Boys | 541 | #548 |
| 2021 | Boys | 458 | #606 |
| 2020 | Boys | 415 | #645 |
| 2019 | Boys | 443 | #614 |
| 2018 | Boys | 349 | #694 |
| 2017 | Boys | 334 | #721 |
| 2016 | Boys | 358 | #691 |
| 2015 | Boys | 298 | #783 |
| 2014 | Boys | 294 | #785 |
| 2013 | Boys | 286 | #787 |
| 2012 | Boys | 267 | #822 |
| 2011 | Boys | 257 | #838 |
| 2010 | Boys | 263 | #815 |
| 2009 | Boys | 241 | #875 |
| 2008 | Boys | 224 | #915 |
| 2007 | Boys | 238 | #871 |
| 2006 | Boys | 231 | #866 |
| 2005 | Boys | 211 | #870 |
| 2004 | Boys | 160 | #1,022 |
| 2003 | Boys | 126 | #1,181 |
| 2002 | Boys | 131 | #1,112 |
When Was Leandro Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
785 recorded births
National rank #406
2024 · Boys
614 recorded births
National rank #498
2023 · Boys
563 recorded births
National rank #524
2022 · Boys
541 recorded births
National rank #548
Where Leandro Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #203 | 5 |
| NJ | #224 | 42 |
| TX | #254 | 154 |
| NV | #267 | 11 |
| CT | #268 | 12 |
| CA | #276 | 135 |
| MD | #285 | 19 |
| CO | #318 | 20 |