Leo Boy
Origin(s)
Latin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: lion; Greek: brave
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Leo has its roots in Latin, meaning 'lion', symbolizing strength and courage. It has been a popular name throughout history, often associated with leadership and nobility. The name is also linked to several saints and popes, enhancing its religious significance in Christian contexts.
Trend Summary
The name Leo has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Theo, Milo, Nico, Zeo, Cleo, Rocco, Dino
Variants
- Leon
- Leonard
International Variants
- León (Spanish)
- Léo (French)
- Leo (Italian)
- Lev (Russian)
Famous people named Leo
Leo Tolstoy was a Russian author known for his epic novels such as 'War and Peace'.
Leo Messi is an Argentine professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
Leo Burnett was an American advertising executive who founded the Leo Burnett Company.
Leo DiCaprio is an American actor and film producer known for his roles in films like 'Titanic' and 'The Revenant'.
Fictional characters named Leo
Leo Valdez is a character in Rick Riordan's 'Heroes of Olympus' series, known for his mechanical skills and humor.
Leo McGarry is a character in the television series 'The West Wing', serving as the White House Chief of Staff.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Leo was first seen in the United States in 1880. Leo has ranked as high as #32 nationally which occurred in 2022 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Leo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Leo (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 1,096 | |
TX | 660 | |
NY | 556 | |
FL | 490 | |
PA | 312 | |
OH | 305 | |
IL | 294 | |
MI | 213 | |
MA | 207 | |
WA | 197 | |
NC | 196 | |
AZ | 194 | |
VA | 189 | |
WI | 184 | |
GA | 182 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 147 |
1881 | 122 |
1882 | 146 |
1883 | 142 |
1884 | 192 |
1885 | 199 |
1886 | 240 |
1887 | 232 |
1888 | 353 |
1889 | 325 |
1890 | 393 |
1891 | 353 |
1892 | 444 |
1893 | 448 |
1894 | 515 |
1895 | 509 |
1896 | 497 |
1897 | 462 |
1898 | 588 |
1899 | 482 |
1900 | 570 |
1901 | 456 |
1902 | 551 |
1903 | 636 |
1904 | 552 |
1905 | 512 |
1906 | 508 |
1907 | 651 |
1908 | 584 |
1909 | 609 |
1910 | 707 |
1911 | 844 |
1912 | 1,654 |
1913 | 2,031 |
1914 | 2,655 |
1915 | 3,527 |
1916 | 3,621 |
1917 | 3,779 |
1918 | 4,036 |
1919 | 3,802 |
1920 | 4,054 |
1921 | 4,066 |
1922 | 3,901 |
1923 | 3,973 |
1924 | 3,990 |
1925 | 3,775 |
1926 | 3,552 |
1927 | 3,536 |
1928 | 3,095 |
1929 | 3,018 |
1930 | 3,035 |
1931 | 2,700 |
1932 | 2,500 |
1933 | 2,352 |
1934 | 2,309 |
1935 | 2,142 |
1936 | 2,017 |
1937 | 2,015 |
1938 | 1,952 |
1939 | 1,842 |
1940 | 1,753 |
1941 | 1,725 |
1942 | 1,800 |
1943 | 1,694 |
1944 | 1,592 |
1945 | 1,582 |
1946 | 1,647 |
1947 | 1,805 |
1948 | 1,718 |
1949 | 1,646 |
1950 | 1,554 |
1951 | 1,658 |
1952 | 1,558 |
1953 | 1,657 |
1954 | 1,613 |
1955 | 1,576 |
1956 | 1,550 |
1957 | 1,511 |
1958 | 1,428 |
1959 | 1,432 |
1960 | 1,203 |
1961 | 1,178 |
1962 | 1,101 |
1963 | 1,015 |
1964 | 1,027 |
1965 | 902 |
1966 | 856 |
1967 | 767 |
1968 | 695 |
1969 | 741 |
1970 | 702 |
1971 | 651 |
1972 | 550 |
1973 | 509 |
1974 | 511 |
1975 | 516 |
1976 | 481 |
1977 | 484 |
1978 | 478 |
1979 | 483 |
1980 | 473 |
1981 | 534 |
1982 | 483 |
1983 | 429 |
1984 | 430 |
1985 | 447 |
1986 | 415 |
1987 | 452 |
1988 | 451 |
1989 | 428 |
1990 | 431 |
1991 | 506 |
1992 | 469 |
1993 | 456 |
1994 | 474 |
1995 | 446 |
1996 | 447 |
1997 | 458 |
1998 | 527 |
1999 | 524 |
2000 | 658 |
2001 | 736 |
2002 | 809 |
2003 | 1,095 |
2004 | 1,239 |
2005 | 1,275 |
2006 | 1,501 |
2007 | 1,531 |
2008 | 1,628 |
2009 | 1,802 |
2010 | 1,946 |
2011 | 2,250 |
2012 | 2,879 |
2013 | 3,510 |
2014 | 3,976 |
2015 | 4,602 |
2016 | 5,299 |
2017 | 5,965 |
2018 | 6,772 |
2019 | 7,501 |
2020 | 7,222 |
2021 | 7,802 |
2022 | 8,290 |
2023 | 8,152 |
2024 | 7,793 |