NAME PROFILE
Leonard
Leonard is a Germanic name meaning 'brave lion.' it carries a legacy of intellectual strength and refined grace, suggesting a person who is observant, creative, and powerful.
Key Stats
| Total births | 295,746 |
| Gender | Male (95% / 5%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%MI — 20%TX — 20%OH — 20%FL — 20%
Notable People
Leonard Cohen (Singer/Poet) · Leonard Bernstein (Composer) · Leonard Nimoy (Actor) · Leonardo da Vinci (Polymath) · Leonard Maltin (Critic)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LeoLennyLen
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