Declining since 1995, #3,089 for boys today.
Popularity of Leopoldo since 1896
Babies named Leopoldo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1980, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Leopoldo's real moment was 1929.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 34 |
| 1910s | 198 |
| 1920s | 476 |
| 1930s | 392 |
| 1940s | 422 |
| 1950s | 434 |
| 1960s | 471 |
| 1970s | 694 |
| 1980s | 752 |
| 1990s | 797 |
| 2000s | 684 |
| 2010s | 414 |
| 2020s | 202 |
Meaning & origin
Leopoldo is a Spanish and Italian form of Leopold, a name with noble and imperial roots that entered the Romance languages centuries ago. In the United States, the name peaked in 1929 at rank 3089, reflecting a time when Italian and Spanish immigrant communities favored traditional names. Since 1995, its use has been falling, and it now ranks 3089th as of 2025, with 1 in 43,797 newborns receiving the name. The top states for Leopoldo are Florida, California, and Texas, consistent with areas with large Hispanic populations. Despite its decline, Leopoldo retains the distinguished meaning 'bold people' and offers the friendly nicknames Leo and Poldo.
Leopoldo is the Italian and Spanish form of Leopold, from the Germanic elements 'liud' (people) and 'bald' (bold). The name was borne by several Holy Roman Emperors and saints, and it spread across Romance-language Europe. In Italy and Spain, Leopoldo has enjoyed modest use, particularly during the early 20th century.
Where Leopoldo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leo, Poldo, Pol
Sibling names for Leopoldo
Names that share Leopoldo's style, for a brother or sister.
