Leonardo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Leonardo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Leonardo?
Leonardo is spelled L-E-O-N-A-R-D-O. The name has 8 letters.
Leonardo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Leonardo means “brave lion,” derived from the Germanic elements “leon” (lion) and “hard” (brave or hardy).
- Origin
- The name Leonardo is commonly associated with Germanic origins, combining elements that signify lion and bravery.
- Pronunciation
- lee-oh-NAR-doh · 4 syllables
Leonardo Popularity in 2025
Rank#91
Recorded Births3,789
- Boys usage fell 7 places to #91 and recorded 177 fewer 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 Leonardo Mean?
Leonardo means “brave lion,” derived from the Germanic elements “leon” (lion) and “hard” (brave or hardy).
Origin: The name Leonardo is commonly associated with Germanic origins, combining elements that signify lion and bravery.
How Do You Pronounce Leonardo?
Pronunciationlee-oh-NAR-doh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Leonardo?
- History
- Leonardo has been used historically across Europe, particularly in Italy, and is well-known from figures such as Leonardo da Vinci.
Leonardo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 3,789 | #91 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,966 | #84 |
| 2023 | Boys | 4,030 | #84 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6 | #13,592 |
| 2022 | Boys | 4,367 | #75 |
| 2021 | Boys | 4,105 | #87 |
| 2020 | Boys | 4,104 | #86 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 4,427 | #86 |
| 2018 | Boys | 4,223 | #93 |
| 2017 | Boys | 4,131 | #97 |
| 2016 | Boys | 4,325 | #96 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,823 | #103 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,450 | #114 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,909 | #131 |
| 2012 | Girls | 8 | #12,199 |
| 2012 | Boys | 2,684 | #152 |
| 2011 | Boys | 2,641 | #149 |
| 2010 | Girls | 7 | #13,448 |
| 2010 | Boys | 2,617 | #150 |
| 2009 | Boys | 2,368 | #164 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5 | #17,504 |
When Was Leonardo 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.
2019 · Boys
4,427 recorded births
National rank #86
2022 · Boys
4,367 recorded births
National rank #75
2016 · Boys
4,325 recorded births
National rank #96
2018 · Boys
4,223 recorded births
National rank #93
Where Leonardo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #30 | 64 |
| CA | #32 | 838 |
| AZ | #37 | 146 |
| TX | #39 | 720 |
| IL | #44 | 203 |
| NJ | #79 | 114 |
| FL | #85 | 244 |
| NY | #88 | 207 |