Leopoldo Boy

Popularity: #888 · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationlay-oh-POL-do / le.oˈpɔl.do

Italian; Spanish

Meaning

Italian: brave people; Spanish: bold people

Historical & Cultural Background

Leopoldo is derived from the Germanic name 'Leopold', which has been used in various forms across Europe. It became popular in Italy and Spain, particularly during the Middle Ages. The name has been borne by several notable historical figures, including royalty. It reflects a tradition of names that convey strength and bravery.

Trend Summary

Leopoldo has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Leopold
  • Leopoldo

International Variants

  • Leopold (German)
  • Leopoldo (Spanish)
  • Leopoldus (Latin)

Famous people named Leopoldo

Leopoldo II of Belgium was the King of the Belgians from 1865 to 1909, known for his controversial rule over the Congo Free State.

Leopoldo López is a Venezuelan opposition leader and politician, recognized for his activism against the Venezuelan government.

Leopoldo Gout is a Mexican-American author and filmmaker, known for his works in literature and film.

Leopoldo Alas, also known as Clarín, was a Spanish novelist and literary critic in the 19th century, noted for his contributions to Spanish literature.

Fictional characters named Leopoldo

Leopoldo is a character in the animated film 'The Emperor's New Groove', serving as a minor character in the story.

Leopoldo is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', appearing as a side character in the game.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leopoldo was first seen in the United States in 1896. Leopoldo has ranked as high as #1023 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New Mexico, Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Leopoldo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Leopoldo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 8
42%
FL 6
32%
TX 5
26%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18965
19046
19055
19077
19086
190910
191011
191111
191215
191311
191428
191527
191619
191719
191823
191934
192036
192134
192225
192336
192459
192551
192658
192759
192850
192968
193057
193140
193251
193335
193439
193525
193638
193742
193831
193934
194035
194138
194244
194336
194434
194552
194635
194761
194839
194948
195045
195139
195252
195336
195453
195544
195648
195737
195840
195940
196053
196149
196239
196334
196448
196532
196649
196752
196854
196961
197058
197157
197267
197361
197481
197572
197662
197776
197875
197985
198092
198184
198269
198373
198480
198574
198673
198769
198868
198970
199082
199172
199283
199385
199492
199583
199684
199768
199880
199968
200070
200182
200289
200377
200473
200553
200666
200754
200865
200955
201056
201138
201240
201342
201436
201545
201641
201741
201830
201945
202035
202130
202236
202326
202436