Boy
Leonard
brave as a lion, lion-strong
About Leonard
Distinguished and intellectual, this name conjures images of libraries, laboratories, and thoughtful conversation. There's a vintage charm experiencing renewed appreciation, making it both nostalgic and fresh simultaneously. The three-syllable structure gives it substantial presence without becoming cumbersome, and the classic spelling requires no explanation or correction. This choice particularly appeals to parents valuing intelligence, creativity, and depth of character over surface-level trendiness. The strong "L" sounds bookending the name create symmetry and stability, suggesting someone grounded yet capable of great achievement. It's a name associated with innovators, artists, and thinkers throughout history, offering inspiring role models. The nickname possibilities provide flexibility while the full form maintains gravitas for formal occasions. This is a name that encourages its bearer toward substance and meaning.
Popularity of the Name Leonard
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #78 | ||||
| 1881 | #72 | ||||
| 1882 | #77 | ||||
| 1883 | #79 | ||||
| 1884 | #83 | ||||
| 1885 | #80 | ||||
| 1886 | #74 | ||||
| 1887 | #79 | ||||
| 1888 | #83 | ||||
| 1889 | #77 | ||||
| 1890 | #67 | ||||
| 1891 | #72 | ||||
| 1892 | #71 | ||||
| 1893 | #69 | ||||
| 1894 | #60 | ||||
| 1895 | #61 | ||||
| 1896 | #60 | ||||
| 1897 | #61 | ||||
| 1898 | #53 | ||||
| 1899 | #60 | ||||
| 1900 | #54 | #21 | |||
| 1901 | #54 | #26 | |||
| 1902 | #52 | #26 | |||
| 1903 | #49 | #23 | |||
| 1904 | #46 | #23 | |||
| 1905 | #47 | #25 | |||
| 1906 | #50 | #22 | |||
| 1907 | #51 | #24 | |||
| 1908 | #48 | #30 | |||
| 1909 | #46 | #27 | |||
| 1910 | #46 | #34 | |||
| 1911 | #46 | #26 | |||
| 1912 | #45 | #28 | |||
| 1913 | #46 | #19 | |||
| 1914 | #45 | #30 | |||
| 1915 | #44 | #30 | |||
| 1916 | #42 | #35 | |||
| 1917 | #41 | #35 | |||
| 1918 | #41 | #27 | |||
| 1919 | #39 | #29 | |||
| 1920 | #38 | #28 | |||
| 1921 | #39 | #37 | |||
| 1922 | #38 | #25 | |||
| 1923 | #37 | #41 | |||
| 1924 | #38 | #33 | |||
| 1925 | #38 | #36 | |||
| 1926 | #38 | #44 | |||
| 1927 | #40 | #41 | |||
| 1928 | #42 | #38 | |||
| 1929 | #42 | #46 | |||
| 1930 | #45 | #40 | |||
| 1931 | #48 | #38 | |||
| 1932 | #48 | #49 | |||
| 1933 | #47 | #52 | |||
| 1934 | #53 | #52 | |||
| 1935 | #54 | #44 | |||
| 1936 | #54 | #63 | |||
| 1937 | #58 | #64 | |||
| 1938 | #57 | #67 | |||
| 1939 | #54 | #67 | |||
| 1940 | #54 | #58 | |||
| 1941 | #54 | #60 | |||
| 1942 | #57 | #56 | |||
| 1943 | #55 | #60 | |||
| 1944 | #56 | #73 | |||
| 1945 | #57 | #79 | |||
| 1946 | #67 | #73 | |||
| 1947 | #71 | #90 | |||
| 1948 | #71 | #91 | |||
| 1949 | #74 | #93 | |||
| 1950 | #77 | #96 | |||
| 1951 | #80 | #95 | |||
| 1952 | #83 | #106 | |||
| 1953 | #85 | #108 | |||
| 1954 | #85 | #113 | |||
| 1955 | #88 | #111 | |||
| 1956 | #89 | #99 | |||
| 1957 | #94 | #113 | |||
| 1958 | #102 | #99 | |||
| 1959 | #109 | #114 | |||
| 1960 | #113 | #113 | |||
| 1961 | #114 | #116 | |||
| 1962 | #117 | #143 | |||
| 1963 | #118 | #125 | |||
| 1964 | #115 | #143 | #128 | ||
| 1965 | #121 | #128 | #116 | ||
| 1966 | #125 | #146 | #126 | ||
| 1967 | #125 | #168 | #127 | ||
| 1968 | #128 | #140 | #143 | ||
| 1969 | #133 | #180 | #120 | ||
| 1970 | #144 | #146 | #112 | ||
| 1971 | #146 | #206 | #126 | ||
| 1972 | #151 | #230 | #115 | ||
| 1973 | #150 | #197 | #113 | ||
| 1974 | #164 | #216 | #120 | ||
| 1975 | #166 | #193 | #110 | ||
| 1976 | #177 | #168 | #119 | ||
| 1977 | #178 | #289 | #127 | ||
| 1978 | #178 | #291 | #136 | ||
| 1979 | #190 | #297 | #139 | ||
| 1980 | #193 | #260 | #136 | ||
| 1981 | #208 | #127 | |||
| 1982 | #205 | #294 | #158 | ||
| 1983 | #211 | #196 | #160 | ||
| 1984 | #217 | #208 | #170 | ||
| 1985 | #243 | #271 | #136 | ||
| 1986 | #249 | #166 | |||
| 1987 | #242 | #289 | #183 | ||
| 1988 | #258 | #261 | #167 | ||
| 1989 | #270 | #324 | #179 | ||
| 1990 | #293 | #306 | #225 | ||
| 1991 | #311 | #286 | #279 | #383 | |
| 1992 | #327 | #333 | #232 | #388 | |
| 1993 | #350 | #300 | #294 | #374 | |
| 1994 | #369 | #323 | #444 | ||
| 1995 | #433 | #296 | #428 | ||
| 1996 | #415 | #247 | #581 | ||
| 1997 | #474 | #588 | #425 | #425 | |
| 1998 | #471 | #606 | #310 | #460 | |
| 1999 | #474 | #532 | #283 | #465 | |
| 2000 | #508 | #597 | #692 | ||
| 2001 | #517 | #577 | #342 | #552 | |
| 2002 | #563 | #471 | #337 | #567 | |
| 2003 | #559 | #485 | #586 | #430 | |
| 2004 | #579 | #500 | #475 | ||
| 2005 | #588 | #545 | #423 | #509 | |
| 2006 | #619 | #445 | #406 | #487 | |
| 2007 | #672 | #460 | #463 | #509 | |
| 2008 | #620 | #444 | #370 | #654 | #413 |
| 2009 | #727 | #400 | #454 | #400 | |
| 2010 | #626 | #454 | #529 | #330 | |
| 2011 | #704 | #382 | #429 | #317 | |
| 2012 | #703 | #380 | #392 | #291 | |
| 2013 | #686 | #347 | #416 | #580 | #300 |
| 2014 | #666 | #285 | #457 | #260 | |
| 2015 | #651 | #273 | #368 | #256 | |
| 2016 | #599 | #265 | #474 | #242 | |
| 2017 | #605 | #266 | #427 | #191 | |
| 2018 | #636 | #260 | #400 | #176 | |
| 2019 | #616 | #238 | #431 | #158 | |
| 2020 | #635 | #248 | #334 | #575 | #150 |
| 2021 | #650 | #236 | #406 | #332 | #172 |
| 2022 | #707 | #251 | #463 | #313 | #153 |
| 2023 | #693 | #248 | #397 | #444 | #149 |
| 2024 | #671 | #253 | #371 | #370 | #167 |
| 2025 | #637 | #263 | #380 | #269 | #170 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Leonard
Names Similar to Leonard
Nicknames for Leonard
- Leo
- Leon
- Len
- Lenny
- Nard
Famous People Named Leonard
| Leonard da Vinci | Italian artist and polymath |
| Leonard Cohen | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Leonard Bernstein | American composer and conductor |
| Leonard Nimoy | American actor, best known for his role as Mr. Spock in Star Trek |
| Leonard Euler | Swiss mathematician |
| Leonard DiCaprio | American actor and environmental activist |
| Leonard Lauder | American businessman and philanthropist |
| Leonard Fournette | American football player |
Characters Named Leonard
| Leonard McCoy | Character from Star Trek |
| Leonard Shelby | Character from the film "Memento" |
| Leonard Snart | Character from DC Comics |
| Leonard Bast | Character from the novel "Howards End" |
| Leonard Zelig | Character from the film "Zelig" |
| Leonard Thompson | Canadian medical pioneer |
| Leonard Woolf | English writer and political theorist |
| Leonard Peltier | American political activist |
| Leonard Warren | American opera singer |
| Leonard Tose | American businessman and former owner of the Philadelphia Eagles |
| Leonard "Bones" McCoy | Character from Star Trek |