Leonardo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Leonardo has its roots in Italian and is derived from the Germanic words for 'brave' and 'lion'. It has evolved through various forms, gaining significant popularity during the Renaissance thanks to notable figures like Leonardo da Vinci. Today, the name is perceived as creative and intelligent, with several well-known individuals bearing the name.
The name Leonardo is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West 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, Leonardo 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, 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, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Leonardo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1058th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 957th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 761st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 540th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 449th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 194th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 93rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14169th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15946th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20969th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Leonardo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Leonardo"
Pronunciation
/leɪəˈnɑːrdoʊ/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Leonardo is derived from the Germanic elements 'leon' meaning 'lion' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'hardy'.
Meaning
brave lion
Language Evolution
Leonhard, Leonard, Leonardo
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity during the Renaissance period, particularly due to the fame of Leonardo da Vinci, who lived from 1452 to 1519.
Variants & Derivatives
Leo, Leon, Leonard
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Leonardo is often associated with creativity and intelligence, largely due to the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci, and remains popular in various cultures today.
Famous People
Leonardo da Vinci, Leonardo DiCaprio, Leonardo Bonucci
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Leonardo"
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 "Leonardo"
"Leonardo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1058th of 7545 | 693 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 957th of 6773 | 824 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 761st of 7552 | 1,778 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 540th of 10718 | 3,549 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 449th of 16616 | 7,037 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 194th of 24088 | 30,526 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 93rd of 23106 | 47,831 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14169th of 27321 | 46 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 15946th of 35406 | 68 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 20969th of 30306 | 22 |
Regional Popularity of "Leonardo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
62.65% 864th/1379 |
30.26% 716th/2366 |
50.70% 579th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
68.44% 1065th/1556 |
27.50% 647th/2353 |
36.52% 565th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
39.83% 887th/2227 |
27.37% 665th/2430 |
22.85% 652nd/2853 |
23.10% 641st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
24.75% 727th/2937 |
11.43% 398th/3483 |
16.88% 594th/3518 |
10.78% 436th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
19.27% 710th/3685 |
9.45% 423rd/4475 |
9.95% 517th/5194 |
4.81% 304th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.20% 284th/4582 |
4.38% 226th/5164 |
2.76% 202nd/7313 |
1.96% 146th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
3.66% 146th/3984 |
2.52% 113th/4487 |
1.47% 100th/6822 |
0.92% 58th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Leonardo" 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) |
- | - | - |
90.66% 5727th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Leonardo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Leonardo" 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.