Leonardo is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #759 in 1997 with 21 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 504 births ranking #119. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 162.5%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 14,974 boys born was named Leonardo. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Leonardo is an Italian and Spanish form of Leonard and shares the same lion-hearted meaning family. It feels artistic, international, and more expansive than the shorter Leon or Leo.
The name has long been used in Romance-language cultures and carries strong cultural prestige through figures such as Leonardo da Vinci. It remains a stylish and substantial choice.