Leonard Boy

Popularity: #562 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationLEH-nard / ˈlɛnərd

German; Latin; Old High German

Meaning

Brave as a lion; Latin: strong; Old High German: lion-hearted

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Leonard has roots in both Germanic and Latin languages. It was popularized in the Middle Ages, particularly in Europe, due to the veneration of Saint Leonard, a 6th-century Frankish abbot. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures and has maintained a level of popularity throughout history.

Trend Summary

Leonard has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the early 20th century and experiencing a decline in recent decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Leon
  • Leo
  • Len

International Variants

  • Leonardo (Italian)
  • Leonhard (German)
  • Leon (Spanish)
  • Léon (French)

Famous people named Leonard

Leonard Cohen was a Canadian singer-songwriter and poet known for his deep, emotive voice and profound lyrics.

Leonard Nimoy was an American actor best known for his role as Spock in the 'Star Trek' franchise.

Leonard Bernstein was an American composer and conductor, celebrated for his contributions to classical and musical theater.

Leonard DiCaprio is an American actor and film producer known for his roles in films such as 'Titanic' and 'Inception.'.

Fictional characters named Leonard

Leonard Hofstadter is a character from the TV show 'The Big Bang Theory,' known for his role as a physicist and roommate of Sheldon Cooper.

Leonard Snart, also known as Captain Cold, is a character from the DC Comics universe, appearing in 'The Flash' and 'Legends of Tomorrow.'.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leonard was first seen in the United States in 1880. Leonard has ranked as high as #83 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, California, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Leonard has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Leonard (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 41
12%
NY 29
9%
TX 26
8%
FL 25
8%
IL 21
6%
MA 17
5%
PA 17
5%
MI 16
5%
OH 13
4%
MN 13
4%
MD 12
4%
GA 11
3%
IN 11
3%
NC 10
3%
AZ 8
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880200
1881206
1882231
1883200
1884206
1885204
1886236
1887207
1888225
1889229
1890275
1891235
1892294
1893275
1894343
1895342
1896350
1897310
1898421
1899321
1900465
1901362
1902426
1903448
1904508
1905495
1906492
1907547
1908614
1909665
1910793
1911953
19121,928
19132,276
19142,923
19153,993
19164,328
19174,694
19184,980
19195,010
19205,511
19215,650
19225,407
19235,486
19245,601
19255,465
19265,402
19275,312
19285,130
19294,829
19304,662
19314,279
19324,101
19333,955
19343,836
19353,804
19363,716
19373,480
19383,670
19393,711
19403,817
19413,985
19424,369
19434,617
19444,183
19454,125
19464,702
19475,157
19484,780
19494,551
19504,581
19514,738
19524,619
19534,412
19544,482
19554,260
19564,371
19574,341
19584,021
19593,728
19603,637
19613,429
19623,155
19633,045
19643,070
19652,712
19662,456
19672,415
19682,257
19692,263
19702,297
19712,036
19721,717
19731,665
19741,468
19751,431
19761,311
19771,301
19781,313
19791,264
19801,277
19811,191
19821,199
19831,100
19841,054
1985955
1986901
1987968
1988908
1989914
1990863
1991833
1992775
1993672
1994645
1995528
1996547
1997455
1998471
1999479
2000451
2001436
2002396
2003402
2004385
2005385
2006384
2007356
2008400
2009323
2010388
2011326
2012338
2013349
2014385
2015400
2016450
2017437
2018417
2019443
2020420
2021421
2022371
2023384
2024404