Leopoldo
Every Leopoldo since 1896 — 5,975 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leopoldo
Leopoldo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,109 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1896, 5,975 American babies have been named Leopoldo. Its peak came in 1980, when 92 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Leopoldo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leopoldo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3,109 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3,314 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4,175 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3,313 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3,706 |
| 2020 | 35 | #3,245 |
| 2019 | 45 | #2,787 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3,670 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2,925 |
| 2016 | 41 | #2,915 |
| 2015 | 45 | #2,706 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3,138 |
| 2013 | 42 | #2,791 |
| 2012 | 40 | #2,935 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,028 |
| 2010 | 56 | #2,305 |
| 2009 | 55 | #2,372 |
| 2008 | 65 | #2,112 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2,399 |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,026 |
| 2005 | 53 | #2,259 |
| 2004 | 73 | #1,740 |
| 2003 | 77 | #1,638 |
| 2002 | 89 | #1,446 |
| 2001 | 82 | #1,494 |
| 2000 | 70 | #1,661 |
| 1995 | 83 | #1,293 |
| 1990 | 82 | #1,214 |
| 1985 | 74 | #1,080 |
| 1980 | 92 | #934 |
| 1975 | 72 | #967 |
| 1970 | 58 | #1,075 |
| 1965 | 32 | #1,368 |
| 1960 | 53 | #1,065 |
| 1955 | 44 | #1,127 |
| 1950 | 45 | #1,057 |
| 1945 | 52 | #870 |
| 1940 | 35 | #1,120 |
| 1935 | 25 | #1,384 |
| 1930 | 57 | #882 |
| 1925 | 51 | #952 |
| 1920 | 36 | #1,217 |
| 1915 | 27 | #1,289 |
| 1910 | 11 | #1,015 |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,338 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Leopoldo
- Leopoldo Galtieri Politician · 1926–2003
- Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo Politician · 1926–2008
- Leopoldo Alas Writer · 1852–1901
- Leopoldo de' Medici Nobleman · 1617–1675
- Leopoldo Luque Soccer player · b. 1949
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leopoldo in 2025?
Leopoldo ranked #3,109 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leopoldo?
5,975 babies have been named Leopoldo in the United States since 1896, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leopoldo most popular?
Leopoldo peaked in 1980, when 92 newborns received the name.
Is Leopoldo a boy or girl name?
Leopoldo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leopoldo rising or falling?
Leopoldo has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Leopoldo?
Well-known people named Leopoldo include Leopoldo Galtieri (politician), Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo (politician), Leopoldo Alas (writer).