Rising since 2003, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Leomar since 1990
Babies named Leomar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Leomar is a modern, constructed name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1990, blending the lion-like Leo with the concise Mar. It has experienced a steady rise in usage since 2003, peaking in 2019 before a slight leveling off. In 2025, it ranked 6,446 nationally, occurring in roughly 1 in 131,390 male births, making it a distinctive choice. The name has not yet appeared in any top-state lists, reflecting its broad but low-frequency appeal. Its trajectory suggests it is favored by parents seeking a novel yet familiar-sounding name, combining two well-known elements into a single, streamlined form.
Leomar is a modern coinage combining the popular name Leo (from Latin leo 'lion') with the element Mar, possibly from names like Mark or Mary, or as a stylish suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1990 and has been slowly rising in use, particularly since 2003. Its meaning is purely associative, drawing on the positive connotations of its parts rather than a historical derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leo
Sibling names for Leomar
Names that share Leomar's style, for a brother or sister.
