Leonardo sits comfortably in the UK charts at #124 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#124
US Rank #84
About the Name Leonardo
Leonardo is holding steady in the rankings at #124. It reached its peak of #116 in 2019 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Leonardo is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #84, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Leonardo
Unlikely. With around 439 UK babies named Leonardo per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Leonardo in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Leonardo has held a stable position around #124 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #116 in 2019 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Leonardo is more popular in the US (#84) than in the UK (#124). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Leonardo include: Leonardo Nam — Leonardo Nam is an American actor.; Leonardo Spinazzola — Leonardo Spinazzola is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a left wing-back for Serie A club Napoli and the Italy national team.; Marcos Leonardo — Marcos Leonardo Santos Almeida, known as Marcos Leonardo (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈmaʁkuz leoˈnaʁdu]), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a....
Leonardo ranks #84 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
439
UK babies named Leonardo (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Leonardo
Likely around 1 other Leonardo in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Leonardo Nam is an American actor. Born in Argentina to South Korean immigrant parents, he emigrated to Australia as a child before moving to the United States in the 1990s to begin his career as an actor.
Marcos Leonardo Santos Almeida, known as Marcos Leonardo (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈmaʁkuz leoˈnaʁdu]), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal.
Leonardo Nascimento de Araújo, known as Leonardo Araújo or simply Leonardo, is a Brazilian football executive and former player and manager. He last served as the sporting director of Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain from 2019 to 2022.
Leonardo Foscolo was a Venetian commander. During the Cretan War, Leonardo Foscolo seized several forts, retook Novigrad, temporarily captured the Knin Fortress, and managed to compel the garrison of Klis Fortress to surrender.