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The name Leo originates from Latin, meaning 'lion'. It has evolved through various languages and forms. Traditionally, it is associated with strength and courage, particularly due to its historical usage among saints and popes. The name has no direct biblical relevance. Today, Leo is viewed as a strong and noble name, commonly used across different cultures, and is associated with several notable figures.

The name Leo is most popular in Rhode Island, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Leo has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Leo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 50th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 98th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 187th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 318th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 437th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 256th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 52nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 993rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1826th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4399th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8110th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13360th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17951st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5995th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Leo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.