Leandro Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Leandro has its origins in Greek, meaning 'lion-man' or 'man of the lion.' It evolved through various languages, particularly in Italy and Spain, gaining popularity during the Renaissance. The name is associated with strength and artistic traits, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Leandro is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Leandro has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Leandro' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1870th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1431st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1534th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1428th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1582nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1002nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 646th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Leandro' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Leandro"
Pronunciation
/leˈɑndroʊ/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Leandro is derived from the Greek name Leandros, which combines 'leon' (lion) and 'aner' (man), thus meaning 'lion-man' or 'man of the lion.'
Meaning
Lion-man
Language Evolution
Leandros (Ancient Greek), Leandro (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese), Leandru (Romanian)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Renaissance period, particularly in Italy and Spain, influenced by classical literature and the arts.
Variants & Derivatives
Leandros, Leandro, Leandru, Lando
Modern Popularity & Image
Leandro is currently viewed as a strong and noble name, often associated with creativity and artistic expression.
Famous People
Leandro of Seville, a Spanish saint, Leandro Paredes, an Argentine footballer, Leandro Damião, a Brazilian footballer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Leandro"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Leandro"
"Leandro" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1870th of 7545 | 280 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1431st of 6773 | 419 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1534th of 7552 | 495 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1428th of 10718 | 587 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1582nd of 16616 | 795 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1002nd of 24088 | 2,764 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 646th of 23106 | 4,950 |
Regional Popularity of "Leandro" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
45.10% 1067th/2366 |
52.89% 604th/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
37.10% 873rd/2353 |
44.54% 689th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
32.70% 933rd/2853 |
35.89% 996th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
35.34% 1231st/3483 |
28.17% 991st/3518 |
26.14% 1057th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
24.78% 1109th/4475 |
23.99% 1246th/5194 |
20.01% 1264th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.64% 1587th/4582 |
14.81% 765th/5164 |
13.22% 967th/7313 |
11.59% 865th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
22.84% 910th/3984 |
11.32% 508th/4487 |
9.37% 639th/6822 |
9.27% 582nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Leandro" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Leandro"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Leandro" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.