Leonardo is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #14824 in 2019 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 10 births ranking #10366. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 279,595 girls born was named Leonardo. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.