Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Leo
Rising
Gaining cultural share
#19 boys’ name in 2025
Peak era
2022
Peak births
8,293
Current vitality
Strong
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1880Peak 20222025
Quick answers about Leo
How many people are named Leo?
An estimated 148,936 living Americans are named Leo.
How rare is Leo?
Leo is still widely used among babies today, with 8,173 boys receiving the name in 2025. It was the #19 boys’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Leo?
The median age of a living American named Leo is approximately 11 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 45 years old.
Is Leo still popular?
Yes — Leo is currently rising in popularity, with 8,173 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.8× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
2022
Decline from peak
1.4%
2025
8,173
All-time
259,988