Leopold Boy

Popularity: #862 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEE-oh-pold //ˈliːəˌpoʊld//

Origin: German; Latin

Meaning: German: brave people; Latin: lion-like

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Leopold originates from the Germanic elements "liut," meaning "people," and "bald," meaning "bold" or "brave." This etymology reflects a lineage that can be traced back to the early medieval period, with the name appearing in various forms across Germanic languages. The Latinized version, "Leopoldus," emerged as the name spread through regions influenced by the Holy Roman Empire, particularly during the 9th century.

The name was adopted into Old French as "Leopold," which later made its way into English through Norman influence after the Conquest in the 11th century. Historically, the name Leopold has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Leopold of Austria, who lived in the 12th century and was known for his piety and governance.

His canonization in the late medieval period solidified the name's religious significance. Additionally, various European monarchs, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire and Austria, have carried the name, with Leopold I becoming Holy Roman Emperor in the 17th century.

The name's association with nobility and leadership further enhanced its stature in European history. Culturally, Leopold has resonated through literature and the arts, often symbolizing strength and leadership.

The name has been used in various works, including operas and novels, which contributed to its enduring legacy. The diminutive form "Leo" has also emerged, often used affectionately, though it carries its own distinct connotations.

Overall, the name Leopold encapsulates a rich tapestry of historical, cultural, and linguistic significance, reflecting the values of bravery and leadership throughout the centuries.

Famous people named Leopold

In this section, you will find notable people named Leopold. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Leopold who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Leopold who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Leopold Mozart is a composer and musician best known for being the father of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and for his own compositions including the 'Nannerl Notenbuch'.

Leopold II is a monarch best known for being the King of the Belgians and for his role in the establishment of the Congo Free State.

Fictional characters named Leopold

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Leopold Bloom is a fictional character from the novel Ulysses by James Joyce. He is the protagonist of the story, representing the everyman in a modernist exploration of life in Dublin.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Leopold, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MaximilianSebastianFrederickAugustusTheodoreNathaniel

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Leopold. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LeonardLeonLysanderLorenzoLucaLiamLutherLorenLazaro

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leopold was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Leopold has ranked as high as #3079 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Leopold has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Leopold is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Leopold was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Leopold.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 76 76
2024 73 73
2023 87 87
2022 103 103
2021 101 101
2020 120 120
2019 103 103
2018 114 114
2017 106 106
2016 91 91
2015 92 92
2014 69 69
2013 65 65
2012 60 60
2011 53 53
2010 55 55
2009 45 45
2008 52 52
2007 43 43
2006 35 35
2005 38 38
2004 35 35
2003 25 25
2002 45 45
2001 19 19
2000 10 10
1999 13 13
1998 18 18
1997 15 15
1996 12 12
1995 13 13
1994 14 14
1993 7 7
1992 7 7
1991 13 13
1990 12 12
1989 8 8
1988 11 11
1987 13 13
1986 10 10
1985 7 7
1984 9 9
1983 13 13
1982 17 17
1980 6 6
1979 13 13
1978 12 12
1977 14 14
1976 13 13
1975 14 14
1974 6 6
1973 12 12
1972 14 14
1971 11 11
1970 16 16
1969 12 12
1968 5 5
1967 9 9
1966 16 16
1965 14 14
1964 21 21
1963 16 16
1962 10 10
1961 7 7
1960 17 17
1959 18 18
1958 17 17
1957 22 22
1956 19 19
1955 12 12
1954 21 21
1953 13 13
1952 19 19
1951 24 24
1950 20 20
1949 19 19
1948 20 20
1947 18 18
1946 14 14
1945 20 20
1944 15 15
1943 24 24
1942 14 14
1941 21 21
1940 23 23
1939 11 11
1938 13 13
1937 14 14
1936 25 25
1935 32 32
1934 35 35
1933 33 33
1932 34 34
1931 44 44
1930 27 27
1929 36 36
1928 40 40
1927 40 40
1926 55 55
1925 47 47
1924 66 66
1923 73 73
1922 68 68
1921 68 68
1920 67 67
1919 48 48
1918 50 50
1917 67 67
1916 79 79
1915 57 57
1914 57 57
1913 40 40
1912 37 37
1911 19 19
1910 14 14
1909 9 9
1908 12 12
1907 10 10
1906 8 8
1905 8 8
1903 5 5
1902 11 11
1901 10 10
1900 10 10
1899 7 7
1898 9 9
1896 8 8
1895 13 13
1893 7 7
1892 10 10
1890 8 8
1888 6 6
1887 7 7
1886 7 7
1885 9 9
1881 7 7
1880 8 8

Top States for Leopold (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
27%
NY 6
27%
AZ 5
23%
MN 5
23%