Leopold
4 countries#1992 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leopold was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
14,575 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1992 · peaked in 1908 with 397 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Pas-de-Calais, La Réunion, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
4,043 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1992 · peaked in 2020 with 120 births
Most common in: New York, California, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
350 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 31 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
347 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1448 · peaked in 2018 with 31 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2014–2014 · peaked in 2014 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Leopold’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #300 | — |
| 2004 | #311 | ↓11 |
| 2005 | #301 | ↑10 |
| 2006 | #320 | ↓19 |
| 2007 | #299 | ↑21 |
| 2008 | #272 | ↑27 |
| 2009 | #287 | ↓15 |
| 2010 | #338 | ↓51 |
| 2011 | #659 | ↓321 |
| 2012 | #988 | ↓329 |
| 2013 | #1427 | ↓439 |
| 2014 | #691 | ↑736 |
| 2015 | #774 | ↓83 |
| 2016 | #1198 | ↓424 |
| 2017 | #1652 | ↓454 |
| 2018 | #1818 | ↓166 |
| 2019 | #2261 | ↓443 |
| 2020 | #2379 | ↓118 |
| 2021 | #2075 | ↑304 |
| 2022 | #1992 | ↑83 |
Frequently asked questions about Leopold
Is Leopold a popular name?
Yes — Leopold currently ranks #1992 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Leopold more common for boys or girls?
Leopold is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Leopold most popular?
Leopold peaked in 1908 in France, with 397 recorded births that year.
Is Leopold rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Leopold’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #68 in 1900 to #1992 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Leopold?
At least 18,968 babies have been recorded with the name Leopold across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Leopold popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leopold appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Leopold?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Leopold include Jed, Keller, Ori, Paolo.
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