Leonard Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEH-nard / ˈlɛnərdGerman; 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.'.
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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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 41 | |
NY | 29 | |
TX | 26 | |
FL | 25 | |
IL | 21 | |
MA | 17 | |
PA | 17 | |
MI | 16 | |
OH | 13 | |
MN | 13 | |
MD | 12 | |
GA | 11 | |
IN | 11 | |
NC | 10 | |
AZ | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 200 |
1881 | 206 |
1882 | 231 |
1883 | 200 |
1884 | 206 |
1885 | 204 |
1886 | 236 |
1887 | 207 |
1888 | 225 |
1889 | 229 |
1890 | 275 |
1891 | 235 |
1892 | 294 |
1893 | 275 |
1894 | 343 |
1895 | 342 |
1896 | 350 |
1897 | 310 |
1898 | 421 |
1899 | 321 |
1900 | 465 |
1901 | 362 |
1902 | 426 |
1903 | 448 |
1904 | 508 |
1905 | 495 |
1906 | 492 |
1907 | 547 |
1908 | 614 |
1909 | 665 |
1910 | 793 |
1911 | 953 |
1912 | 1,928 |
1913 | 2,276 |
1914 | 2,923 |
1915 | 3,993 |
1916 | 4,328 |
1917 | 4,694 |
1918 | 4,980 |
1919 | 5,010 |
1920 | 5,511 |
1921 | 5,650 |
1922 | 5,407 |
1923 | 5,486 |
1924 | 5,601 |
1925 | 5,465 |
1926 | 5,402 |
1927 | 5,312 |
1928 | 5,130 |
1929 | 4,829 |
1930 | 4,662 |
1931 | 4,279 |
1932 | 4,101 |
1933 | 3,955 |
1934 | 3,836 |
1935 | 3,804 |
1936 | 3,716 |
1937 | 3,480 |
1938 | 3,670 |
1939 | 3,711 |
1940 | 3,817 |
1941 | 3,985 |
1942 | 4,369 |
1943 | 4,617 |
1944 | 4,183 |
1945 | 4,125 |
1946 | 4,702 |
1947 | 5,157 |
1948 | 4,780 |
1949 | 4,551 |
1950 | 4,581 |
1951 | 4,738 |
1952 | 4,619 |
1953 | 4,412 |
1954 | 4,482 |
1955 | 4,260 |
1956 | 4,371 |
1957 | 4,341 |
1958 | 4,021 |
1959 | 3,728 |
1960 | 3,637 |
1961 | 3,429 |
1962 | 3,155 |
1963 | 3,045 |
1964 | 3,070 |
1965 | 2,712 |
1966 | 2,456 |
1967 | 2,415 |
1968 | 2,257 |
1969 | 2,263 |
1970 | 2,297 |
1971 | 2,036 |
1972 | 1,717 |
1973 | 1,665 |
1974 | 1,468 |
1975 | 1,431 |
1976 | 1,311 |
1977 | 1,301 |
1978 | 1,313 |
1979 | 1,264 |
1980 | 1,277 |
1981 | 1,191 |
1982 | 1,199 |
1983 | 1,100 |
1984 | 1,054 |
1985 | 955 |
1986 | 901 |
1987 | 968 |
1988 | 908 |
1989 | 914 |
1990 | 863 |
1991 | 833 |
1992 | 775 |
1993 | 672 |
1994 | 645 |
1995 | 528 |
1996 | 547 |
1997 | 455 |
1998 | 471 |
1999 | 479 |
2000 | 451 |
2001 | 436 |
2002 | 396 |
2003 | 402 |
2004 | 385 |
2005 | 385 |
2006 | 384 |
2007 | 356 |
2008 | 400 |
2009 | 323 |
2010 | 388 |
2011 | 326 |
2012 | 338 |
2013 | 349 |
2014 | 385 |
2015 | 400 |
2016 | 450 |
2017 | 437 |
2018 | 417 |
2019 | 443 |
2020 | 420 |
2021 | 421 |
2022 | 371 |
2023 | 384 |
2024 | 404 |