NAME PROFILE

Le

Derived from the Latin word for lion, this name represents strength and bravery. A person named Leo is often seen as a courageous and warm-hearted individual who possesses a natural, magnetic leadership style and a zest for life.

Key Stats

Total births1,653
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1985
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1966
Most recent1991
Syllables1
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 88%IN — 12%AK — 0%PA — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Leonardo DiCaprio (Actor, Inception) · Leo Tolstoy (Author, War and Peace) · Lionel Messi (Athlete, Argentina National Team) · Leo Fender (Inventor, Fender Guitars) · Leo Sayer (Singer, You Make Me Feel Like Dancing)

Nicknames & Diminutives

Lee

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