Leopoldo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Leopoldo is a name of Germanic origin, meaning 'brave people'. It evolved through various forms such as Leopold in Old High German and has been used in multiple languages, including Italian and Spanish. The name conveys traits of bravery and nobility, and it does not have a biblical background. It gained popularity in royal contexts during the medieval period and continues to be recognized as a strong and classic name today.
The name Leopoldo is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Leopoldo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled 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, 'Leopoldo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1161st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1022nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1129th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1004th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1185th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1941st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3157th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Leopoldo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Leopoldo"
Pronunciation
/leɪˈoʊpɔːldoʊ/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Leopoldo is derived from the Germanic elements 'liut' meaning 'people' and 'bald' meaning 'brave' or 'bold'.
Meaning
brave people
Language Evolution
Leopold (Old High German), Leopoldus (Latin), Leopoldo (Italian, Spanish)
Historical Usage
Leopoldo gained popularity in the medieval period, particularly within royal families in Europe, and has remained in use in various forms across different cultures since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Leopold, Leopolda, Leo
Modern Popularity & Image
Leopoldo is perceived as a noble and classic name, often associated with strength and leadership.
Famous People
Leopoldo II of Belgium, Leopoldo Alas 'Clarín', Spanish author, Leopoldo López, Venezuelan politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Leopoldo"
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 "Leopoldo"
"Leopoldo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1161st of 7545 | 590 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1022nd of 6773 | 749 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1129th of 7552 | 840 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1004th of 10718 | 1,034 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1185th of 16616 | 1,241 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1941st of 24088 | 1,034 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3157th of 23106 | 443 |
Regional Popularity of "Leopoldo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
31.40% 743rd/2366 |
35.55% 406th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
28.77% 677th/2353 |
29.67% 459th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
46.01% 1118th/2430 |
26.92% 768th/2853 |
25.37% 704th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.21% 1093rd/2937 |
40.14% 1398th/3483 |
23.42% 824th/3518 |
14.96% 605th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
42.25% 1557th/3685 |
- |
19.83% 1030th/5194 |
10.89% 688th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
57.14% 2618th/4582 |
- |
21.48% 1571st/7313 |
15.18% 1133rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
32.10% 2190th/6822 |
28.17% 1768th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Leopoldo" 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 "Leopoldo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Leopoldo" 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.