Is Leo a popular name?

Leo reached a best rank of #27 in 2023 and has charted in 9 years.

Where does Leo rank now?

In the most recent data (2025), Leo ranks #30.

It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.

Boys

Best rank #27 (2023) · ranked in 9 years

Leo has appeared in the popularity rankings across 9 of the tracked years since 2017.

It climbed from #93 in 2017 to #30 in 2025.

The latest tally (2025) puts Leo at #30.

8,188 newborns received the name Leo in 2023, its peak year.

Leo was most popular around 2023, making it characteristic of the 2020s generation.

Names similar to Leo include Liam, Logan, Lucas, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Is Leo a popular name?: Leo reached a best rank of #27 in 2023 and has charted in 9 years.
Where does Leo rank now?: In the most recent data (2025), Leo ranks #30.
Is Leo a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Leo most popular?: Leo peaked around 2023.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)