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Leo

Leo is a boy name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Leo?

Recorded births named Leo by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	262,124 births
England & Wales since 1996	63,069 births
Ireland since 1964	4,143 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Leo's popularity over time

Babies named Leo per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 2022 (8,325/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2017 (3,781/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2025 (261/yr).

When was Leo popular?

Leo reached its peak in 2022, when it was the #34 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2020s name.

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