A 1980s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Leoncio since 1951
Babies named Leoncio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Leoncio's real moment was 1982.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 50 |
| 1980s | 98 |
| 1990s | 98 |
| 2000s | 109 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Leoncio is a Spanish form of the Latin name Leoncius, meaning 'lion-like'. While it never broke into widespread use, it has a modest history in the United States since 1951, with its peak popularity in 1982. As of 2025, the name is extremely rare, ranking 7,194th with approximately 1 in 155,280 boys receiving it. However, it has been rising in use since 2016, suggesting a small revival among parents seeking a distinctive, dignified name with strong animal symbolism. Leoncio offers a less common alternative to León or Leo, with the familiar nickname Leo providing a friendly, approachable feel.
Leoncio is a Spanish masculine name derived from the Latin name Leoncius, itself a derivative of leo meaning 'lion'. It is a variant of the more common León (Spanish) or Leon (English), and shares roots with the Greek Leonidas. While historically used in Spanish-speaking regions, it has remained relatively rare compared to its cognates.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leo
Variants: Leoncio, Leonzio, Leôncio
Sibling names for Leoncio
Names that share Leoncio's style, for a brother or sister.
