Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Leonardo.
National Rank (2025)
#91
All-Time Peak Rank
#75 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
96,066
Unisex Distribution99.9% Boy / 0.1% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Leonardo Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Leonardo
According to SSA data, Leonardo achieved its highest historical rank of #75 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2019 with 4,427 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 0.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 119 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Leonardo scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-0.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,427Births in 2019
Years in Top 100
10yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
119Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:5
1890s:0
1900s:38
1910s:256
1920s:508
1930s:427
1940s:526
1950s:879
1960s:1,400
1970s:2,467
1980s:3,194
1990s:7,285
2000s:19,490
2010s:35,230
2020s:24,361
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLe-o-na-rdo
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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