Leonardo Boy

Popularity: #83 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationlee-oh-NAR-doe / liːəˈnɑːrdoʊ

Italian; Latin

Meaning

Italian: brave lion; Latin: lion-hearted

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Leonardo has roots in the Italian language and is derived from the Latin name 'Leonardus.' It has been popularized by notable figures throughout history, including artists and scientists. The name is often associated with the Renaissance period, particularly due to Leonardo da Vinci, a polymath who made significant contributions to art and science.

Trend Summary

Leonardo has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Leon
  • Leo

International Variants

  • Leonardo (Spanish)
  • Leonardo (Portuguese)
  • Leonardo (Italian)
  • Leonard (English)

Famous people named Leonardo

Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath known for his contributions to art, science, and engineering.

Leonardo DiCaprio is an American actor and film producer recognized for his roles in numerous acclaimed films.

Leonardo Bonucci is an Italian professional footballer known for his defensive skills and leadership on the field.

Leonardo Sciascia was an Italian writer and playwright known for his works addressing social and political issues.

Fictional characters named Leonardo

Leonardo is one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, known for his leadership and swordsmanship.

Leonardo is a character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard,' serving as the leader of the Lion Guard.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leonardo was first seen in the United States in 1885. Leonardo has ranked as high as #134 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Leonardo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Leonardo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 870
23%
TX 759
20%
FL 264
7%
IL 224
6%
NY 208
6%
AZ 146
4%
NC 92
2%
WA 87
2%
GA 84
2%
PA 73
2%
IN 57
2%
OH 56
1%
VA 55
1%
MA 53
1%
MI 53
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18855
19026
19058
19077
19085
190912
191012
191113
191214
191317
191431
191524
191626
191740
191840
191939
192052
192144
192245
192348
192448
192540
192660
192762
192850
192959
193042
193141
193243
193344
193450
193559
193636
193735
193838
193939
194039
194142
194241
194348
194457
194561
194667
194752
194855
194964
195066
195164
195282
195382
195496
195586
195685
195790
1958106
1959122
1960105
1961149
1962141
1963137
1964129
1965124
1966162
1967152
1968144
1969157
1970198
1971221
1972249
1973223
1974268
1975277
1976254
1977256
1978243
1979277
1980344
1981290
1982314
1983266
1984295
1985301
1986310
1987320
1988356
1989398
1990555
1991612
1992601
1993643
1994621
1995570
1996585
1997707
19981,160
19991,231
20001,331
20011,453
20021,460
20031,708
20041,963
20052,145
20062,187
20072,527
20082,346
20092,367
20102,616
20112,641
20122,684
20132,909
20143,450
20153,821
20164,325
20174,131
20184,221
20194,425
20204,102
20214,104
20224,364
20234,028
20243,951