Will my child share the name Leo-James with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Leo-James per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Leo-James in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Leo-James becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Leo-James is declining: down 546 places since 2020, to #2,269 in 2025. It peaked at #1,132 in 2018.

Is Leo-James a good choice for a distinctive name?

Leo-James is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Leo-James a popular baby name in the United States?

Leo-James does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Leo-James

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Leo-James is a distinctive choice, ranked #2269 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Leo-James in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Leo-James

Leo-James has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 366 places in five years. It was most popular in 2018 at #1132 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2009.

Leo-James is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Leo-James in their class.