Leo
5 countries#19 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leo was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
262,124 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #19 · peaked in 2022 with 8,325 births
Most common in: California, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
59,719 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #5 · peaked in 2017 with 4,193 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
52,902 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #6 · peaked in 2017 with 3,781 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
8,747 births recorded 1990–2022 · currently #251 · peaked in 2011 with 1,771 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône, Haute-Garonne, Paris, Nord, Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4,969 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #7 · peaked in 2022 with 310 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,848 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #5 · peaked in 2018 with 137 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Leo’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #235 | — |
| 2007 | #238 | ↓3 |
| 2008 | #228 | ↑10 |
| 2009 | #210 | ↑18 |
| 2010 | #191 | ↑19 |
| 2011 | #167 | ↑24 |
| 2012 | #134 | ↑33 |
| 2013 | #112 | ↑22 |
| 2014 | #97 | ↑15 |
| 2015 | #91 | ↑6 |
| 2016 | #74 | ↑17 |
| 2017 | #62 | ↑12 |
| 2018 | #50 | ↑12 |
| 2019 | #40 | ↑10 |
| 2020 | #36 | ↑4 |
| 2021 | #31 | ↑5 |
| 2022 | #22 | ↑9 |
| 2023 | #18 | ↑4 |
| 2024 | #24 | ↓6 |
| 2025 | #19 | ↑5 |
Frequently asked questions about Leo
Is Leo a popular name?
Yes — Leo currently ranks #19 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Leo more common for boys or girls?
Leo is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Leo most popular?
Leo peaked in 2022 in United States, with 8,325 recorded births that year.
Is Leo rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Leo’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #92 in 1880 to #19 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Leo?
At least 330,590 babies have been recorded with the name Leo across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Leo popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leo appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Leo?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Leo include Hudson, Samuel, Ezra, Michael.
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