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Why parents love Leo- The meaning lion is the most powerful animal symbol.
- Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the biggest movie stars alive.
- Three letters, one syllable — maximum impact, minimum letters.
- Leo Tolstoy wrote one of the greatest novels ever (War and Peace).
- The zodiac Leo symbolises leadership and courage.
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The vibe of Leo
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Origin & history of Leo
Latin leo (lion)
→ given name Leo
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Latin roots
Leo comes from the Latin word for lion. Thirteen popes have taken the name Leo, including Leo I (the Great), who persuaded Attila the Hun not to sack Rome in 452 AD. Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) wrote War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Leonardo DiCaprio is universally known as Leo. The zodiac sign Leo (July 23–August 22) represents leadership, creativity, and courage. Leo has surged into the US top 30.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Ancient Rome — thirteen popes have been named Leo; Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910).
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Today
Leo remains a beloved choice, ranking #45 in the US. 253,873 babies have been named Leo since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Leo?
2022
peak year
Leo found its strongest footing in the 2020s, peaking at #22 nationally. In 2022, 8,290 babies were named Leo (ranked #22 nationally). It remains in active use today at in the top fifty (#45), with roughly 6,962 babies per year. Leo has been trending upward in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 253,873 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
8,290
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #22)
(ranked #22)
6,962
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
69,620
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
253,873
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Leo5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.
Leo's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — the lion who leads the pride. People named Leo tend to be confident, charismatic, and natural-born leaders.
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Natural-born leader✦
Lion confidence◈
Roars without volume◎
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Pride leaderL3
E5
O6
Sum: 14 → Life path 5
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Personality of Leo🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
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Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
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Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
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Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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Famous people named LeoClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
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