Leto Boy
Origin(s)
Greek; Latin
Meaning
mother of Apollo and Artemis (Greek); of the hidden (Latin)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek mythology, Leto is the mother of the twin deities Apollo and Artemis, symbolizing motherhood and nurturing. The name is also associated with Latin roots, where it conveys the idea of something concealed or hidden, reflecting a sense of mystery.
Trend Summary
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Variants
- Leta
- Letto
International Variants
- Léto (French)
- Leto (Italian)
Famous people named Leto
Leto Atreides — character in 'Dune'.
Fictional characters named Leto
Leto II — 'Dune' series.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Leto was first seen in the United States in 2006. Leto has ranked as high as #1377 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has no trending data available at the state level. In the past 5 years the name Leto has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Leto
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 16 |