Leopoldo Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlay-oh-POL-do / le.oˈpɔl.doItalian; 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.
Sibling Suggestions
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 8 | |
FL | 6 | |
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1896 | 5 |
1904 | 6 |
1905 | 5 |
1907 | 7 |
1908 | 6 |
1909 | 10 |
1910 | 11 |
1911 | 11 |
1912 | 15 |
1913 | 11 |
1914 | 28 |
1915 | 27 |
1916 | 19 |
1917 | 19 |
1918 | 23 |
1919 | 34 |
1920 | 36 |
1921 | 34 |
1922 | 25 |
1923 | 36 |
1924 | 59 |
1925 | 51 |
1926 | 58 |
1927 | 59 |
1928 | 50 |
1929 | 68 |
1930 | 57 |
1931 | 40 |
1932 | 51 |
1933 | 35 |
1934 | 39 |
1935 | 25 |
1936 | 38 |
1937 | 42 |
1938 | 31 |
1939 | 34 |
1940 | 35 |
1941 | 38 |
1942 | 44 |
1943 | 36 |
1944 | 34 |
1945 | 52 |
1946 | 35 |
1947 | 61 |
1948 | 39 |
1949 | 48 |
1950 | 45 |
1951 | 39 |
1952 | 52 |
1953 | 36 |
1954 | 53 |
1955 | 44 |
1956 | 48 |
1957 | 37 |
1958 | 40 |
1959 | 40 |
1960 | 53 |
1961 | 49 |
1962 | 39 |
1963 | 34 |
1964 | 48 |
1965 | 32 |
1966 | 49 |
1967 | 52 |
1968 | 54 |
1969 | 61 |
1970 | 58 |
1971 | 57 |
1972 | 67 |
1973 | 61 |
1974 | 81 |
1975 | 72 |
1976 | 62 |
1977 | 76 |
1978 | 75 |
1979 | 85 |
1980 | 92 |
1981 | 84 |
1982 | 69 |
1983 | 73 |
1984 | 80 |
1985 | 74 |
1986 | 73 |
1987 | 69 |
1988 | 68 |
1989 | 70 |
1990 | 82 |
1991 | 72 |
1992 | 83 |
1993 | 85 |
1994 | 92 |
1995 | 83 |
1996 | 84 |
1997 | 68 |
1998 | 80 |
1999 | 68 |
2000 | 70 |
2001 | 82 |
2002 | 89 |
2003 | 77 |
2004 | 73 |
2005 | 53 |
2006 | 66 |
2007 | 54 |
2008 | 65 |
2009 | 55 |
2010 | 56 |
2011 | 38 |
2012 | 40 |
2013 | 42 |
2014 | 36 |
2015 | 45 |
2016 | 41 |
2017 | 41 |
2018 | 30 |
2019 | 45 |
2020 | 35 |
2021 | 30 |
2022 | 36 |
2023 | 26 |
2024 | 36 |