Leonardo is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #127 in 2022 with 439 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 504 births ranking #119. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 5,387.5%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 648 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.